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    How to Use a Credit Card to Build Credit
    You can use a credit card to build a better credit history if you use the card responsibly. Learn how to use a credit card to your improve your finances.  ( 17 min )
    408(k) Plan Definition
    A 408(k) account is an employer-sponsored, retirement savings plan similar to but less complex than a 401(k).  ( 13 min )
    How Are IRA Withdrawals Taxed?
    How IRA withdrawals are taxed depends on the type of account. Tax consequences for traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs are different in significant ways.  ( 17 min )
    Designated Roth Account
    A designated Roth account is a separate account in a 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plan that holds designated Roth contributions.  ( 14 min )
    The Pension Protection Act of 2006—And How It Still Helps Retirement
    The Pension Protection Act of 2006 protects workers’ pensions and expands options for saving and investing for retirement.  ( 22 min )
    What Is the Impact of Inflation on My 401(k)?
    Inflation can shrink the purchasing power of your investments. Learn how rising consumer prices may affect your 401(k) retirement savings.  ( 17 min )
    Early Withdrawal Definition
    Early withdrawal is either removal of funds from a fixed-term investment before the maturity date, or the removal of funds from a tax-deferred investment account or retirement savings account before a prescribed time.  ( 14 min )
    Income Limits for 401(k)s: Highly Compensated Employees
    Highly compensated employees can face income limits for 401(k)s. Learn when these income limits apply and to whom they apply.  ( 15 min )
    Retirement Plan Tax-Prep Checklist
    Here’s a list of tasks to check off before tax time, including taking required minimum distributions and contributing to your retirement accounts.  ( 20 min )
    Roth IRAs: Investing and Trading Do’s and Don’ts
    What can you invest in with a Roth IRA? What constitutes a prohibited transaction? Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your Roth IRA.  ( 19 min )
    Understanding 401(k) Withdrawal Rules
    Withdrawal rules for a 401(k) depend on your age and individuals incur a penalty for early distributions from an account.  ( 19 min )
    Self-Employment Tax: Definition, How It Works, and How to File
    Self-employment tax is the tax that a sole proprietor or freelancer must pay to the federal government to fund Medicare and Social Security.  ( 16 min )
    Taxable Wage Base Definition
    The taxable wage base is the maximum amount of earned income that employees must pay Social Security taxes on.  ( 19 min )
    Why You Should Front-Load Your 529 Plan
    If you can, take advantage of a little-known tax break and front-load your 529 plan to maximize the effect of compounding.  ( 16 min )
    How Does an IRA Grow Over Time?
    IRAs are one of the most proven ways to grow investments over time, thanks to the magic of compounding.  ( 16 min )
    Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund
    The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund is a U.S. Treasury account that pays Social Security benefits to retired workers and their survivors.  ( 17 min )
    Social Security Act Definition
    The Social Security Act established a benefits system for people who are retired, jobless, or have a disability. A payroll tax funds these benefits.  ( 15 min )
    What Is Consumer Discretionary? Definition in Economic Indicators
    Consumer discretionary is an economic sector comprising non-essential products that individuals may only purchase when they have excess cash.  ( 19 min )
    401(k) vs. IRA: What’s the Difference?
    Employers can offer a 401(k), a SEP IRA, or SIMPLE IRA, while individuals can set up a traditional or Roth IRA. But the differences don’t stop there.  ( 21 min )
    4 Basic Facts to Know About IRAs
    Money in an individual retirement account (IRA) can work harder for you than money in a savings account. Here are some IRA facts you need to know.  ( 16 min )
    Gen X Guide to Roth IRAs
    Retirement is looming for many Gen Xers, but it’s not too late to save with a Roth IRA.  ( 17 min )
    Total-Debt-to-Total-Assets Ratio: Meaning, Formula, and What's Good
    Total-debt-to-total-assets is a leverage ratio that shows the total amount of debt a company has relative to its assets.  ( 21 min )
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    Huizenprijzen dalen het hardst in Noord-Holland, Utrecht en Flevoland
    De prijzen van bestaande koopwoningen daalden afgelopen kwartaal in alle provincies. De daling was het sterkst in de provincies Utrecht, Flevoland en Noord-Holland, waar de prijzen 3 tot 4 procent lager waren dan een kwartaal eerder. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS en het Kadaster. De kleinste daling was er in Limburg (1,2 procent).  ( 4 min )
    Kom je nog rond als je partner overlijdt? Zo ben je voorbereid
    Elk jaar komen er in ons land zo'n 33.000 weduwen en circa 16.000 weduwnaars bij. Als je in het spitsuur van je leven zit met een drukke baan en kinderen thuis, lijkt het onwaarschijnlijk dat jij of je partner overlijdt. Toch is ruim een op de vijf mensen die hun partner verliezen nog niet met pensioen. Hoe zorg je dat je dan financieel uit de problemen blijft?  ( 6 min )
    Baas Nederlandsche Bank waarschuwt: juich niet te vroeg om dalende gasprijs
    President Klaas Knot van De Nederlandsche Bank waarschuwt voor "te vroeg te veel optimisme" over de dalende gasprijs. Wel denkt hij dat de inflatie in ons land dit jaar niet meer zo hoog zal zijn als vorig jaar.  ( 5 min )
    Het Bonnetje | 'Mensen vragen vaak of ze iets voor me kunnen meenemen'
    Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 6 min )
    Twitter-verdienmodel op de schop: minder advertenties, reclamevrij abonnement
    Twitter gaat het over een andere boeg gooien. Waar het verdienmodel van het sociale medium voorheen altijd was gebaseerd op reclameopbrengsten, zal het binnenkort minder advertenties gaan tonen. Ook komt er een abonnement waarmee gebruikers Twitter volledig reclamevrij kunnen gebruiken.  ( 3 min )
    Ziek tijdens vakantie? 'Dief van eigen portemonnee als je dat niet meldt bij je baas'
    Werknemers die tijdens hun vakantie ziek worden, melden dit vaak niet bij hun baas. En dat betekent dat je vakantiedagen inlevert, terwijl je werkgever bij ziekte je loon moet doorbetalen. "Het is bij veel werknemers onbekend. Wij krijgen daar vragen over en daar schrikken we van. Het staat namelijk niet voor niets in de wet", zegt vicevoorzitter Kitty Jong van vakbond FNV tegen NU.nl.  ( 4 min )
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    Asia Stocks Sentiment Buoyed by Tech, Fed Comments: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were poised to advance and major currencies edged higher versus the dollar early Monday amid positive sentiment for riskier assets after a rebound on Wall Street and expectations for less aggressive monetary tightening.Most Read from BloombergPrince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre Photo Is Fake: Ghislaine MaxwellHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysInvestors Aren't Sure When to Dive Back Into US Stock MarketMilan Luxury Real Estate Booms as Bankers  ( 47 min )
    Tesla, AT&T, Visa, Chevron, Microsoft, and More Stocks for Investors to Watch This Week
    Earnings releases will include Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, AT&T, Boeing, Comcast, Intel, Visa, and Chevron.  ( 23 min )
    Roth IRAs: Investing and Trading Do’s and Don’ts
    What can you invest in with a Roth IRA? What constitutes a prohibited transaction? Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your Roth IRA.  ( 19 min )
    'Hold onto your money': Jeff Bezos warns you may want to rethink buying a 'new automobile, refrigerator or whatever' right now — take a look at these 3 recession-proof buys instead
    Tough times are coming — but that doesn't mean you can't make money.  ( 47 min )
    Taxes: Here are the federal tax brackets for 2023 vs. 2022
    The inflation-adjusted income thresholds for the seven tax brackets jumped by more than 7% from 2022.  ( 47 min )
    Laid-off Silicon Valley workers are panic-selling their start-up shares as valuations plummet — here are 3 top tech stocks for 2023 that actually make money
    It's a tech-astrophe out there. But you have options.  ( 48 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Due With These 10 Market-Moving Earnings Reports On Tap
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    Here's How The Rich Avoid Paying Savings Account Taxes
    If you keep money in a regular savings account you will generally owe federal income taxes on the interest that is earned. You'll pay taxes at your regular rate the year interest is earned, whether or not you withdraw from … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Tax on a Savings Account appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Fidelity's 45% Rule: Should You Really Use It As a Guide to Retirement Savings?
    Financial services giant Fidelity has a rule for retirement savings you may have heard of: Have 10 times your annual salary saved for retirement by age 67. This oft-cited guideline can help you identify a retirement savings goal, but it … Continue reading → The post Should the 45% Rule Guide Your Retirement Strategy? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    How to Withdraw from Retirement When The Market Is Bad
    It's always hard to make your retirement savings last as long as you need it to - but it becomes even harder when you're retiring during a market downturn, as Americans retiring right now are experiencing. A market downturn means … Continue reading → The post How to Retire During a Market Downturn: It's All About Withdrawing This Way appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    These Are The States That Charge Inheritance Taxes
    Estate taxes can take a bite out of your inheritance income. While many beneficiaries can avoid the brunt of inheritance taxes, they will have to pay income tax on estate distributions. Let's break down when and how much beneficiaries have … Continue reading → The post Do Beneficiaries Pay Taxes on Estate Distributions? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Investors Struggle With When to Dive Back Into US Stock Market
    (Bloomberg) -- The pause in the stock market’s strong start to 2023 underscores the main question vexing much of Wall Street: When will it be safe to start buying again? Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysMilan Luxury Real Estate Booms as Bankers Leave London for ItalyTrump Not Scared by Judge’s Million-Dollar Smack, Experts SayJPMorgan Model Shows Recession Odds Fall Sharply Across MarketsBeyonce Launches $100,000-a-Night Dubai Resort’s Luxury Be  ( 48 min )
    Netflix shares have doubled since May, but one analyst says still 'too early to buy'
    Bullish on Netflix? Here's why one analyst says it's still 'too early to buy' he high-flying stock.  ( 47 min )
    Giant Fund Buys Up Tesla and Plug Power Stock, Sells GM
    DNB Asset Management increased positions in Tesla and Plug Power, while slashing its stake in General Motors in the fourth quarter.  ( 22 min )
    This Small Pharma Company Could Develop Into a Nice Trade
    Let's see how to trade GlycoMimetics, a clinical-stage drug developer focused on a type of cancer treatment.  ( 14 min )
    Fed Sets Course for Milder Interest-Rate Rise in February
    Officials could begin deliberations at their coming meeting on whether and when to pause rate increases this spring.  ( 24 min )
    Super rich New Yorkers — including billionaire Carl Icahn — are fleeing the Big Apple in droves. These are the top 3 states they're escaping to
    These snowbirds are heading south for the winter. And staying put.  ( 48 min )
    Tesla Is Last Stronghold for Investors Buying the Dip in Tech Stocks
    Individual investors’ net purchases of a basket of eight popular tech stocks hit a recent peak in November, before dropping sharply through the end of the year. Buying has picked up slightly in the new year.  ( 23 min )
    Should I wait for the housing market to crash even further before buying a house? Here are 3 reasons why right now could be the very best time to jump in
    By 15 years and a million miles, it’s not 2008.  ( 49 min )
    Tesla’s Price Cuts Are Roiling the Car Market
    The electric-vehicle maker’s decision to reduce prices has reverberated through the industry.  ( 26 min )
    TipRanks ‘Perfect 10’ List: In a Market Full of Uncertainty These 2 Stocks Look Attractive
    Stock picking can boil down to a numbers crunching game, sifting through the ever-shifting data that pours in from the markets as thousands of investors make decisions on thousands of stocks. The permutations are endless. Not every investors has the time or ability to handle this sorting, but the data tools at TipRanks, especially the Smart Score, have already done the necessary collection and collation. The Smart Score algorithm, after gathering the latest information on every stock, sorts it a  ( 49 min )
    Bullish Calls Mount as Asian Stocks Go On a Tear in the New Year
    (Bloomberg) -- From trading desks to Wall Street analysts, positive calls are growing over Asian stocks this year as the outlook for earnings, valuations and flows all point upward. Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceJPMorgan Model Shows Recession Odds Fall Sharply Across MarketsMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesBeyonce Launches $100,000-a-Night Dubai Resort’s Luxury B  ( 47 min )
    How to Read Stocks: Charts, Basics and What to Look For
    Learning how to read stocks is like learning how to read - it is a crucial step in your investment journey and will help make investing make more sense. So, how do you actually read stocks?  ( 17 min )
    Upstream Spending To Rise To $485 Billion In 2023
    In its 2023 outlook, Energy Intelligence notes that global upstream capex will hit $485B in the current year, good for 12% Y/Y increase  ( 47 min )

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    A Tesla Debate Just Happened. Both Sides Were Wrong.
    Ross Gerber and Jim Chanos debated the merits of the company as an investment at a Wall Street Journal event on Friday.  ( 22 min )
    7 EVs That Can Cost Less Than the Average New Car After Tax Credits
    Buyers should look at these if they're thinking about going electric. The list includes two Tesla and two Ford models.  ( 22 min )
    Nvidia Stock Soars In 2023, Clearing Key Levels — Is It A Buy?
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    5 Secrets About Traditional IRAs
    A traditional IRA gives a current-year tax benefit and future years of tax savings—minus the income restrictions that limit who can have a Roth IRA.  ( 13 min )
    I’ll be 65 soon, have $320,000 in retirement savings and a paid-off home but I’m $46,000 in debt – should I take more money out of my investments?
    Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 26 min )
    ‘We’re headed for a family feud’: My father offered his 3 kids equal monetary gifts. My siblings took cash. I took stock. It’s soared in value — now they’re crying foul
    ‘Both are insistent that I'm taking money that is morally theirs. There's no changing their mind.’  ( 25 min )
    The Worst Fears for Global Growth May Be Subsiding
    (Bloomberg) -- Sign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast.Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceJPMorgan Model Shows Recession Odds Fall Sharply Across MarketsBeyonce Launches $100,000-a-Night Dubai Resort’s Luxury BetTrump Not Scared by Judge’s Million-Dollar Smack, Experts SayGrounds for more hope that the global economy can avoid a maj  ( 50 min )
    US Bond Market Flouting Inflation Looks Increasingly Vulnerable
    (Bloomberg) -- There’s growing concern that the bond market has written down inflation risk too far.Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceJPMorgan Model Shows Recession Odds Fall Sharply Across MarketsBeyonce Launches $100,000-a-Night Dubai Resort’s Luxury BetTrump Not Scared by Judge’s Million-Dollar Smack, Experts SayA sharp decline in yields over the past two months is mainly due to fall  ( 48 min )
    Cybertruck Could Boost Revenue, Says Big Tesla Investor
    Gary Black, a Tesla bull, believes Musk will deliver on his major promises.  ( 14 min )
    Bitcoin soars past $23,000 to highest since last September
    Bitcoin soars past $23,000 on Saturday, its highest level since September, as the crypto currency market recovered some ground in early 2023.  ( 23 min )
    ‘Deals to be had:’ Homebuyers should ask for these incentives while they have the upper hand
    Around 42% of homes sold in the final three months of 2022 included some kind of concession from the seller.  ( 49 min )
    FTC asks court to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for launching new drug company
    US District Court Judge Denise Cote imposed a lifetime ban on Shkreli that prohibits him from participating in the pharmaceutical industry early last year.  ( 45 min )
    The Most Expensive States to Retire in
    The states on this list aren't great for your retirement years (financially speaking).  ( 17 min )
    New retirement withdrawal rule is a boon for wealthy seniors
    The new law ramps up the age you must start withdrawing required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from individual retirement accounts.  ( 47 min )
    Consulting Pay: What MBAs Earned In 2022
    B-school grads are seeing rising MBA pay in consulting, along with enticing perks, and increased opportunities. In consulting, organizations are still racking up record revenue. On the horizon, a reckoning is coming – a disruption that may favor undergraduates and specialists and leave MBAs behind and that may well impact MBA pay in consulting.  ( 54 min )
    Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
    Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.  ( 47 min )
    Microsoft Kicks Off Tech Earnings Set to Slump Most Since 2016
    (Bloomberg) -- US technology stocks are about to hit their next hurdle when earnings season for the most influential segment of the S&P 500 Index gets underway in the coming week: vanishing profits. Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesGoogle Staff Anxiety Runs High After 12,000 Colleagues CutStocks Bounce Thanks to Tech Rally, Fed Comme  ( 47 min )
    The 3 Top Dividend Kings for 2023
    These best-of-breed names belong to a select group of 48 companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years.  ( 21 min )
    Tesla, Microsoft Are Headlining First Busy Earnings Week of 2023
    Verizon and Southwest are among other companies expected to report as economists gauge the effect of higher interest rates.  ( 24 min )
    Here's How to Buy Stocks in a Bear Market
    How do we deal with the problem of poor timing and counterproductive emotions?  ( 19 min )
    ‘The world’s largest Ponzi scheme’: Peter Schiff just blasted the US debt ceiling drama. Here are 3 assets he trusts amid major market anxiety
    The government is in a doom spiral of spending and borrowing  ( 49 min )
    BP Stock, Baidu Lead 5 Stocks Near Buy Points With Big Growth Potential
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    How Can I Invest Money After I Retire?
    Investing during retirement can be something of a catch-22. On the one hand, you want to keep your money growing. You don't want to let it languish in a no-interest checking account, though doing that may cause you to lose … Continue reading → The post How to Invest Money After Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    What Do My Beneficiaries Need to Know About Trusts & Money?
    If you've just inherited a windfall from a deceased relative's trust, you're likely wondering, "How does a beneficiary get money from a trust?" When your deceased relative created the trust, they set distribution guidelines for the time of distributions or … Continue reading → The post How Does a Beneficiary Get Money From a Trust? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )
    These 11 States Don't Tax Retirement Income
    States vary widely in the way they tax retirement income so location is an important consideration in financially planning for retirement. Some states don't levy income states on any sort of retirement income, while others tax IRA and 401(k) distributions, … Continue reading → The post 11 States That Do Not Tax Retirement Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    How Much are Taxes on CDs Going to Set Me Back?
    Since the Federal Reserve has raised its federal funds effective rate to the highest since December 2007, interest rates on various types of loans have also increased. That's bad news for anyone trying to take out new loans like mortgages or … Continue reading → The post How CDs Are Taxed: Tax Planning Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    What Can I Do to Avoid Taxes on a Big Cash Windfall?
    A financial windfall is something to celebrate. But if you don't play your cards right, the government will expect a major portion of the cash. The good news is that smart tax planning strategies can help you minimize your tax … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Taxes on a Large Sum of Money appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Rip through the velvet rope: These overlooked 'passion assets' have crushed major markets in recent months. Only the ultrarich had access to them — but not anymore
    Luxury investments have been unlocked. Reach in and grab them?  ( 48 min )
    How Can I Pay Fewer Taxes on My Retirement Income?
    Looking to pay fewer taxes on your hard-earned retirement income and extend the life of your savings? Doing so may be easier and simpler than you expected. For retirees with assets spread across various buckets, from taxable investment accounts to … Continue reading → The post Pay Fewer Taxes on Your Retirement Income With This Withdrawal Strategy appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Kellogg Makes Morningstar List of Undervalued Dividend Stocks
    With the equity market facing great volatility over the past year, now may be the time to look at dividend stocks.  ( 10 min )
    Cracks in Stock Rally Pried Open by Ominous Bond Signal
    (Bloomberg) -- A rousing Friday rally salvaged the week for tech investors but couldn’t undo damage done to the broader market by increasingly dour signals on the economy, many of them originating from bonds.Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesGoogle Staff Anxiety Runs High After 12,000 Colleagues CutBeyonce Launches $100,000-a-Night Du  ( 48 min )
    Taxes: How to file your taxes for free in 2023
    The IRS provides its Free File program through several partners that offer in-person, drop-off, or virtual meetings for tax preparation.  ( 47 min )
    U.S. Treasurys at ‘critical point’: Stocks, bonds correlation shifts as fixed-income market flashes recession warning
    Bonds and stocks appear to be getting back to their usual relationship, a plus for investors with a classic asset mix in their portfolios amid recession fears.  ( 30 min )
    JPMorgan Model Shows Recession Odds Fall Sharply Across Markets
    (Bloomberg) -- In a week marked by fresh recession angst from Wall Street to Davos, JPMorgan Chase & Co. finds the odds of an economic downturn priced into financial markets have actually fallen sharply from their 2022 highs. Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesGoogle Staff Anxiety Runs High After 12,000 Colleagues CutStocks Bounce Than  ( 46 min )
    Mortgage rates near 6% unleash horde of homebuyers, and even lower rates could be on the way — but economists warn consumers are still 'not invincible'
    Inflation may be slowing, but other factors threaten to push affordability further out of reach.  ( 47 min )
    [video]Investing in Silver: Four Ways to Invest & Why
    Gold is a big deal, but did you know you can invest in silver too?  ( 12 min )
    The Ultimate Contrarian Indicator to Start the Year
    Amid the improved mood in Davos this year are two remaining big worries—either of which could cause the bear market to reassert itself.  ( 23 min )
    Stay out of 'Financial La La Land': Suze Orman says most Americans don't have the savings to make it through their next financial crisis — here's how to start saving and 'stick with it'
    Moneywise sat down with the personal finance icon and SecureSave CEO and co-founder Devin Miller to take Americans to task on emergency savings.  ( 49 min )
    Fed officials lay the groundwork for slowing rate hikes during busy week of Fedspeak
    It was a busy week for Fed officials giving speeches, just ahead of the blackout period that leads up to its next policy meeting set for Jan. 31-Feb. 1.  ( 51 min )
    I-bond strategies: Answers to your questions about Series I bonds
    Readers want to know everything from how the interest rate works to strategies for buying and selling.  ( 26 min )
    Top economist Mohamed El-Erian sees inflation getting ‘sticky’ at 4%—and a growing chorus sees the dawn of a new world in investing
    At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world’s business leaders fretted over the possibility that inflation won’t fall back to central banks’ targets.  ( 49 min )
    ‘God have mercy on us all’: Robert Kiyosaki warned that the economy is the ‘biggest bubble’ in history and urged investors to dump paper assets — here are 3 real assets he likes instead
    Profit from folly. Don’t participate in it.  ( 48 min )
    Crypto Banks Borrow Billions From Home-Loan Banks to Plug Shortfalls
    Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital, after a surge in customer withdrawals, have turned to a system originally designed to support mortgage lending.  ( 24 min )
    How Apple Has So Far Avoided Layoffs: Lean Hiring, No Free Lunches
    The iPhone maker’s workforce grew 20% in the past three years, a far slower pace than rivals.  ( 24 min )
    $40k a post within three months of fame: Welcome to the world of the influencer, the most sought-after career which can ‘vanish overnight’
    Social media stardom can bring in the big bucks, but it takes a lot of work to get to - and stay - at the top.  ( 49 min )
    Markets and the Fed Disagree. Beware the Reckoning.
    The Fed says it won't cut interest rates in 2023. The markets disagree. Christopher Smart writes on what the differences reveal.  ( 25 min )
    A Debt-Ceiling Crisis Looms. An Example From History to Heed.
    The possibility of the U.S. missing payments in 2011 rattled investors, consumers, and business owners.  ( 22 min )
    Feds seize over $170 million in cash accounts linked to Sam Bankman-Fried
    They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.  ( 48 min )
    The Argument for Bonds Over Stocks
    Recent commentary on the markets by money managers, investment strategists, research firms, and newsletter writers.  ( 22 min )
    Wells Fargo, Disney, and 10 Other Stocks Value Investors Are Watching Right Now
    For some money managers, value investing means wading into controversial situations in which a business is unloved due to past transgressions.  ( 22 min )
    Stocks and Bonds Are Sending Different Messages. One of Them Is Wrong.
    The Nasdaq keeps gaining, a sign of confidence in economic growth. Bonds are rising, too, portending a possible slowdown.  ( 22 min )
    Netflix Shares Rise as Content Drives Strong Subscriber Growth
    Netflix shares rose Friday following the streaming giant’s announcement the day before that it added 7.7 million new subscribers for the quarter, exceeding its projections.  ( 22 min )
    Google Staff Anxiety Runs High After 12,000 Colleagues Cut
    (Bloomberg) -- Google employees, after watching peers at rival tech firms lose their jobs en masse, were anxious about when layoffs would happen to them. Then on Friday morning, some of them couldn’t get into their corporate accounts.Most Read from BloombergHolmes Belongs in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Manor, US SaysGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global WorkforceMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitStock  ( 48 min )
    Toyota, Warner Bros., and 24 Other Stocks Our Roundtable Pros Love This Year
    Shares of companies with strong fundamentals are poised to shine this year, no matter the economic backdrop. Toyota, Paramount, Liberty Braves, and Warner Bros. fit the bill.  ( 91 min )
    Gold’s Awakening May Make Investors Sleep Less Soundly
    The precious metal’s revival could signal a rekindling of inflation—and bad news for stocks and bonds. It’s doing something it hasn’t done in a half-century.  ( 23 min )
    Stock Market Rallies As Tech Revives; Tesla, Boeing Lead 10 Big Earnings Reports
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    A Davos First-Timer’s Notes on BorgWarner, Thermo Fisher, Blackstone, and Nasdaq
    The World Economic Forum isn’t all parties and hobnobbing. There are substantive conversations with big-company CEOs.  ( 23 min )
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    Are Certificates of Deposit (CDs) Tax Exempt?
    If the interest earned on a certificate of deposit (CD) during the tax year exceeds $10, you must report it on your tax return and pay taxes on it.  ( 15 min )
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    Ericsson Falls on Earnings. Global Growth Isn’t Offsetting a U.S. Slowdown
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    Ericsson warns on near-term outlook as profit disappoints
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    Genesis Files for Bankruptcy, Has $150 Million In the Bank
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    Euro’s Days of Muted Swings Look Numbered
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise, Netflix Jumps On Subscribers After Market Rally Breaks Key Levels
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    How Social Security Works After Retirement
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    Carvana Stock Could Become a ‘More Compelling’ Buyout Target, but Not Just Yet, Says Oppenheimer
    To stave off any hostile takeover bids, on Tuesday Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) announced it has gulped down what is referred to as the "poison pill." The used car dealer put into action a tax asset preservation plan intended to safeguard long-term shareholder value by conserving the availability of the company's net operating losses (NOLs). NOLs enable businesses to rollover losses from one year and subtract them from future years' profits to reduce their taxable income. The company said its ability to  ( 47 min )
    2 “Strong Buy” Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore
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    AT&T's Q4 Profit Likely Fell, But Stock Remains Unfazed
    AT&T's subscriber growth, buoyed dramatically by its mid-2020 launch of HBO Max, likely continued moderating in the fourth quarter, as its stock outperformance persisted.  ( 12 min )
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    The Nasdaq was up by roughly 2.7% during the session on Friday, Jan. 20, while the Dow and S&P 500 also posted gains to close out the trading week.  ( 10 min )
    ADP Poised for Another Quarter of Growth
    ADP reports Q1 FY 2023 results after markets close on Jan. 25. The HR software firm has been resilient amid positive nationwide employment figures in recent quarters.  ( 11 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - January 20, 2022: Rates rise
    Thirty-year mortgage rates rose an eighth of a percentage point, continuing a week of bobbing around in their lowest range since September.  ( 12 min )
    How to Trade Gold in 4 Steps
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    Write-Off and Deduction: What's the Difference?
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    Has Gold Been a Good Investment Over the Long Term?
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    The Most Affordable Way to Buy Gold: Physical Gold or ETFs?
    Investing in gold has never been easier than it is today. Learn more about gold ETFs and other ways that you can add the precious metal to your portfolio.  ( 18 min )
    Musk's Tesla Stock Sale May Trigger Trading Probe
    Legal experts say December's stock sale amid news of weakening demand for Tesla's cars warrants an SEC investigation.  ( 13 min )
    The Best Ways To Invest In Gold Without Holding It
    Holding physical gold, however, can be cumbersome and costly. Fortunately, there are several ways to own gold without keeping a physical stash of it.  ( 20 min )
    8 Good Reasons to Own Gold
    This precious metal's rich history stems from its ability to maintain value over the long term. Learn about eight practical justifications for owning gold.  ( 17 min )
    Financial Plans: Meaning, Purpose, and Key Components
    A financial plan is a document detailing a person’s current money situation and long-term monetary goals, as well as strategies to achieve them.  ( 19 min )
    A Beginner's Guide to Buying Facebook (Meta) Stock
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    Crypto Lender Genesis Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Contagion Spreads
    Lending firm's bankruptcy filing adds to list of defunct crypto companies in Chapter 11, shut down after financial dealings with FTX.  ( 11 min )
    Google Axes 12,000 Workers
    Google will cut about 6% of its global staff as the company joins a growing list of tech firms that have announced sweeping layoffs.  ( 10 min )
    Existing Home Sales Fell Less Than Expected in December
    Sales of previously-owned homes fell for the 11th consecutive month in December, although the decline was less than expected as mortgage rates eased and price increases slowed.  ( 10 min )
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    The Biggest Oil Producers in Latin America
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    Belastingdienst: 'Pas vanaf 2013 discriminerende systemen rond toeslagen'
    De Belastingdienst zegt pas vanaf 2013 discriminerende databestanden en risicoprofielen te hebben gebruikt om fraude met kinderopvangtoeslag op te sporen. De fiscus staat tegenover een toeslagenouder die zegt voor die tijd te zijn gediscrimineerd vanwege haar afkomst.  ( 6 min )
    Lagarde: 'Versoepeling van coronaregels in China jaagt Europese inflatie aan'
    Omdat China's economie weer opengaat na de strenge coronamaatregelen, kan de inflatie in Europa weer toenemen. Dat heeft ECB-president Christine Lagarde vrijdag gezegd tijdens het World Economic Forum in Davos.  ( 3 min )
    Toch doorstart voor failliete medicijnfabriek InnoGenerics uit Leiden
    De onlangs failliet verklaarde medicijnenfabriek InnoGenerics kan toch een doorstart maken. Dat meldt de curator die is aangesteld om het faillissement te begeleiden. De vrees bestond dat Nederland voor zijn medicijnen te afhankelijk zou worden van het buitenland.  ( 3 min )
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    Kouder weer zorgt voor meer gasverbruik en legere voorraden
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    NU+ | Is een thuisbatterij om zonnestroom op te slaan een goed idee?
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    Werknemers slaan oproepen Rijkswaterstaat over thuiswerken in de wind
    Oproepen van Rijkswaterstaat om thuis te werken vanwege slechte weersomstandigheden hebben weinig effect. Veel werknemers hebben namelijk duidelijke afspraken gemaakt over welke dagen van de week ze op kantoor zijn.  ( 3 min )
    Staatsschuld VS tikt weer plafond aan, regering doet noodgrepen
    De Amerikaanse staatsschuld is zo ver opgelopen dat het land zonder noodmaatregelen binnenkort in betalingsproblemen komt. De VS mag volgens eigen wetten niet meer dan 31,4 biljoen dollar (bijna 29 biljoen euro) aan staatsschuld hebben, maar het land bereikt een dezer dagen dat plafond of heeft dat wellicht al aangetikt.  ( 4 min )
    Ryanair op vingers getikt door ACM vanwege duurzaamheidsclaim
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    Cryptobedrijf Genesis vraagt faillissement aan, Bitvavo sust zorgen over gevolgen
    Het Amerikaanse Genesis, dat geld leent aan cryptobedrijven, heeft een gedeeltelijk faillissement aangevraagd. Het bedrijf heeft zo'n 3 miljard dollar (2,77 miljard euro) schuld. Het grootste cryptoplatform van Nederland, Bitvavo, krijgt nog 280 miljoen euro van de Amerikanen.  ( 3 min )
    Hitseries helpen Netflix aan 7,7 miljoen nieuwe abonnees
    Netflix heeft in het vierde kwartaal bijna 7,7 miljoen nieuwe abonnees verwelkomd. Dat zijn er fors meer dan de 4,5 miljoen die het bedrijf zelf had voorspeld. De streamingdienst profiteerde van onder meer de horrorcomedy Wednesday, de documentaireserie Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story en de docureeks Harry & Meghan.  ( 3 min )
    Nederlanders iets minder pessimistisch over eigen portemonnee
    Het consumentenvertrouwen is deze maand wat minder laag dan in voorgaande maanden. Vooral over de toekomst somberen we iets minder, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Zo zijn Nederlanders bijvoorbeeld wat minder negatief over de eigen financiële situatie dan in de laatste maanden van vorig jaar.  ( 3 min )
    Vandaag staakt personeel in het streekvervoer weer: dit kun je verwachten
    Vanwege een stakingsoproep van vakbond FNV en CNV gaan buschauffeurs, trambestuurders en machinisten in het openbare streekvervoer vrijdag voor de tweede achtereenvolgende dag staken. De vereniging werkgevers openbaar vervoer (VWOV) verwacht hetzelfde beeld als donderdag: een staking met grote regionale verschillen.  ( 4 min )
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    We krijgen met nog meer stakingen te maken nu steeds meer werknemers bereid zijn actie te voeren voor een hoger loon. Zij eisen compensatie voor de torenhoge inflatie en hopen daarmee hun koopkracht te behouden. Dat blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl langs werkgevers en vakbonden.  ( 5 min )
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    Google Axes 12,000 Workers
    Google will cut about 6% of its global staff as the company joins a growing list of tech firms that have announced sweeping layoffs.  ( 1 min )
    Netflix Soars on Subscriber Growth, Leadership Changes
    Shares of Netflix rose in extended trading after the streaming giant reported stronger-than-expected subscriber growth. The company also announced co-founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down. He will be replaced by COO Greg Peters.  ( 1 min )

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    Bonds say inflation has peaked, but here’s what Cathie Wood says the stock market needs to hear to stage a bona fide rally
    Cathie Wood has some thoughts about what might truly light a fire under those hoping to place optimistic long bets on equities.  ( 26 min )
    T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen
    The U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile said Thursday that an unidentified malicious intruder breached its network in late November and stole data on 37 million customers, including addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. T-Mobile said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the breach was discovered Jan. 5. It said the data exposed to theft — based on its investigation to date — did not include passwords or PINs, bank account or credit card information, Social Security numbers or other government IDs.  ( 46 min )
    Shares of ChargePoint and other EV charging companies sank following news of rival Volta's planned acquisition
    The low price Shell plans to pay for Volta apparently has investors concerned about its rivals' valuations.  ( 15 min )
    Placer, El Dorado counties and agencies sue PG&E over last year's Mosquito Fire
    Agencies in El Dorado and Placer counties have sued Pacific Gas & Electric Co. over the Mosquito Fire, which burned 120 square miles last September and October in and around Foresthill and Georgetown.  ( 14 min )
    Stocks moving in after hours: Netflix, Nordstrom, Bed Bath & Beyond
    Stocks moving in after hours: Netflix, Nordstrom, Bed Bath & Beyond  ( 46 min )
    No more ‘special awards’ for JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, board decides
    JPMorgan's board heeded an outcry from shareholders about Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon's compensation.  ( 24 min )
    The U.S. officially hit the debt ceiling. Here are 3 money moves you should be making now to protect your wallet
    The U.S. hit the $31 trillion debt ceiling. What happens now and 3 ways this can impact your wallet.  ( 47 min )
    Arcimoto, now struggling to stay afloat, has burned through at least $166M
    Selling stock carried the company since its IPO in 2017.  ( 14 min )
    Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Stocks Fall
    Decliners outpace winners, but strength in energy stocks buoys two big holdings.  ( 11 min )
    7 Dividend ETFs To Buy And Watch For 2023
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    Nasdaq tells Bed Bath & Beyond it’s running afoul of listing guidelines, retailer says
    Troubled home-goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. on Thursday said it received a notice from Nasdaq saying the chain was not in compliance with...  ( 23 min )
    Is QQQ Stock A Buy Right Now? Here's What Earnings, Charts Show
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    Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Twitter All Cut Jobs. Here's Who Offers the Most Generous Package
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    US Market Watchers Are Fretting Over the Biggest January Options Expiry in a Decade
    (Bloomberg) -- Market watchers on Wall Street attribute this week’s stock selloff to the insidious threat of recession. Yet derivatives traders see a less ominous foe: the mass expiration of options on Friday — the biggest January event in a decade.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitBiden Revives Housing Rule That Trump Derided as ‘  ( 47 min )
    Netflix Wins More Subscribers Than Expected, But Profit Misses Views
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    Costco board reauthorizes $4 billion stock buyback
    Costco Wholesale Corp. said Thursday that its board of directors has reauthorized a stock buyback program of up to $4 billion. The program expires in January...  ( 22 min )
    First Horizon churns out solid Q4 results as it prepares to be acquired by TD
    First Horizon has reported its fourth quarter results, in what could be the last time it caps a fiscal year as a stand-alone company.  ( 16 min )
    Texas Instruments taps Haviv Ilan as new CEO, company declares dividend
    Texas Instruments on Thursday said that its board had chosen 24-year company veteran Haviv Ilan as its new chief executive and president, starting April 1....  ( 22 min )
    Netflix Stock Leaps On Blowout Q4 Subscriber Gains; Reed Hastings Steps Down As Co-CEO
    "While it’s still early days for ads and we have lots to do (in particular better targeting and measurement), we are pleased with our progress to date," Netflix said.  ( 12 min )
    Netflix earnings: CEO Reed Hastings steps down, COO Greg Peters to take co-CEO role
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    CureVac Can Finally Compete With Moderna. It’s an ‘Under-the-Radar mRNA Story.’
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    Netflix stock options priced for a big post-earnings move, but not quite as big as usual
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    JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Bitcoin is a ‘hyped-up fraud’ and cryptocurrencies are a ‘waste of time’—but blockchain is a ‘deployable’ technology
    “I think all that's been a waste of time and why you guys waste any breath on it is totally beyond me,” Dimon told CNBC on Thursday. “Bitcoin itself is a hyped up fraud. It’s a pet rock.”  ( 46 min )
    SunRun Stock Clears Key Benchmark, Hitting 90-Plus RS Rating
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    The US government just hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling — triggering fears of a nasty fallout for Americans. Here are 3 ways it could hurt you
    Are you prepared for “extraordinary measures”?  ( 49 min )
    Genius Group stock rallies more than 200% after it appoints former F.B.I. director to investigate alleged naked short selling
    Singapore-based Genius Group, which aims to educate entrepreneurs, went public in 2002. Then things got weird.  ( 26 min )
    Costco Sued Over Advertising Practices
    The warehouse club has been accused of 'false and deceptive' advertising.  ( 12 min )
    ‘I have $30,000 in my savings account’: I’m 56, divorced, unemployed and mother to 4 adult children. I have 2 products that will cost $20,000 to bring to market. Should I go for it?
    'The past 20-something years were nothing short of rough'  ( 27 min )
    Forget inflation, Jefferies says to watch out for a ‘disinflation era’ like the early 1980s
    When former Fed Chair Paul Volcker hiked interest rates to quash inflation in the early 80s, a recession and disinflation followed. Jefferies sees a similar fate for the economy this year.  ( 48 min )
    Amarin Calls Activist Investor, Largest Shareholder Sarissa's Statement 'Inaccurate, Misleading'
    Amarin Corporation Plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) reacted to its largest shareholder, Sarissa Capital Management, which said Amarin's recent board refreshment put "no shareholder representatives on the board." Sarissa said in its statement Wednesday that Amarin "has repeatedly overpromised and underdelivered," with the European launch being delayed and reimbursement in Germany appearing to be imperiled. Amarin described Sarissa's published statement as "inaccurate and misleading." The drugmaker said its boa  ( 46 min )
    Tesla stock: Investors ‘should be proactively buying’ at this point, Piper Sandler says
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    Treasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt Limit
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    Jamie Dimon warns Beltway hardliners not to play chicken when it comes to America’s $31 trillion debt ceiling
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    Pharma giant in India buys Concert Pharmaceuticals in $576M deal
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    ‘Volatility Will End With a Big Move Up’: Wells Fargo Suggests 2 Stocks to Buy
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    The Thrill Is Gone at Procter & Gamble: Trade These 2 Stocks Instead
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    This simple, no-sweat portfolio makes money in booms and slumps
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    OXY Stock At Lowest Implied Volatility In 2 Years: How To Cash In On That
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    Albertsons to finally pay out special dividend, which has been delayed by courts
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    Dow Jones Futures Fall 300 Points After Jobless Claims; Netflix Earnings Due
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    P&G Earnings Met Expectations. Why the Stock Is Falling.
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    Stock market news live updates: Stock futures fall ahead of tech earnings, Fedspeak
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    US Markets Drop Despite Jump in Regional Bank Stocks
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    Franse export van champagne overstijgt de 6 miljard euro
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    Voor het eerst meer mannen dan vrouwen van onder de 25 jaar aan het werk
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    Microsoft schrapt wereldwijd tienduizend banen
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    Schiphol verwacht vanaf 26 maart gemiddeld 70.000 vertrekkende passagiers te kunnen faciliteren. Nu is dat nog gelimiteerd tot 50.000 per dag. De luchthaven heeft inmiddels vierhonderd nieuwe beveiligers om problemen zoals die van vorig jaar te voorkomen. "Daar komen er nog driehonderd bij de komende periode", zegt topman Ruud Sondag.  ( 4 min )
    We eindigden en beginnen het jaar ziek, zwak en misselijk
    In 2022 waren we misschien wel vaker ziek dan ooit tevoren en in 2023 zijn we in ieder geval slecht begonnen. Volgens cijfers van HumanCapitalCare, de grootste arbodienstverlener van Nederland, zaten afgelopen jaar iedere dag gemiddeld 48 op de 1.000 werknemers ziek thuis. Dat is voor zover bekend een record, zegt medisch directeur Jurriaan Penders.  ( 3 min )
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    Voor 1 november 2022 moesten de gasopslagen in de Europese Unie voor 80 procent gevuld zijn om de winter 'veilig' door te komen. Dat doel werd in september al bereikt. Inmiddels zijn we een paar maanden verder. Hoe staat het nu met de gasvoorraden in Nederland en de EU?  ( 3 min )
    Streekvervoerders staken vandaag en raden aan alternatief vervoer te zoeken
    Duizenden werknemers in het streekvervoer leggen vandaag en vrijdag het werk neer. De buschauffeurs, treinmachinisten en conducteurs voeren actie voor een nieuwe cao. De streekvervoerders raden reizigers aan alternatief vervoer te zoeken.  ( 3 min )
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    Netflix Set to Report Results, Including New Ad-Tier Service
    Streaming giant Netflix will release its fourth quarter results after markets close today, and is expected to report its slowest revenue growth on record as its new ad-supported streaming tier struggles to gain traction.  ( 1 min )
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    Musk stands to lose billions in trial over 'funding secured' tweet
    The question of whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a fraud or is just too careless with his words took center stage in a San Francisco court room Wednesday. Under the microscope was Musk’s notorious 2018 tweet that stated funding was “secured” to take Tesla private at a potential value of $420 per share. In a class-action lawsuit that’s already two days underway, Tesla shareholders who traded the company’s stock in the days after Musk’s tweet are suing the executive for billions of dollars in damages.  ( 48 min )
    Filing reveals eye-popping amount former Disney executive earned during his brief tenure
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    Kinder Morgan CEO Steve Kean to step down, succeeded by President Kim Dang
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    Microsoft is cutting 46 Silicon Valley workers as part of its layoff
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    Stocks moving after hours: Alcoa, Discover, Vroom
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    Microsoft layoffs a 'rip the Band-Aid off' moment: Analyst Dan Ives
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    Musk Has ‘More to Lose’ If He Tries to Skip Twitter Debt Payment
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    Kinder Morgan taps Kim Dang as new CEO; results, outlook mixed
    Kinder Morgan Inc. said late Wednesday it named Kim Dang to be the energy infrastructure company’s next chief executive, while reporting mixed results. Dang,...  ( 23 min )
    PayPal’s ‘baggage’ sparks downgrade of its stock
    The financial-technology category is "better positioned" than other pockets of tech this year, but one analyst says some names could fare better than others.  ( 24 min )
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    Party City Files for Bankruptcy. Why the Party Isn’t Over for Other Retailers.
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    Cathie Wood Watch: Ark Piles Its Tesla Holding High
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    Bruised Stock Bears Bust Out the Charts in Arguing the Top Is In
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    Genesis Bankruptcy Filing Imminent as Creditor Negotiations Stall: Reports
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    Exxon Mobil prepares major $2B Beaumont refinery expansion for startup
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    Volta's stock opened up 19% Wednesday after Shell said it is buying the electric-vehicle charging company for about $169 million. The deal could be part of an M&A spree that some analysts expect this year for beleaguered clean-energy firms that went public during the boom of special-purpose acquisi  ( 26 min )
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    Nouriel Roubini says 'literally 99% of crypto is a scam'
    Noted economist Nouriel Roubini shredded the stricken crypto industry.  ( 47 min )
    Albertsons-Kroger Deal Spooks Merger Pros
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    SCHW Stock, PNC Stock Slide After Charles Schwab, PNC Financial Miss Earnings
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    Vanguard expects municipal bond ‘renaissance’ as investors should ‘salivate’ at higher yields
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    Dow Jones Futures Higher After Cool Inflation Report, Weak Retail Sales; Tesla Extends Gains
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    McDonald's Shares Whopper of a Plan for the Big Mac
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    Coinbase halting operations in Japan, gives customers 4 weeks to pull funds
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    Oil Giant Exxon Fuels Buy Point With 159% EPS Growth On Tap
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    BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — says central banks are 'deliberately' causing recessions and warns of a downturn unlike any other. 3 shockproof assets for protection
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    Lock in a yield of 6.7% by being the FBI's landlord? It's possible — and easy. Here's how to do it
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    PNC posts Q4 2022 earnings topping last year's results
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    One of Wall Street’s biggest bulls last year says he’s learned his lesson and isn’t chasing stocks right now
    The JPMorgan team that was bullish on equities last year isn't in the mood to chase the rally.  ( 26 min )
    Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for as much as $385,000 a year after cutting hundreds of jobs just 7 months ago
    The ideal candidate is expected to operate with "discretion."  ( 47 min )
    Albertsons Stock Jumps As Court OKs $4 Billion Dividend Ahead of Kroger Deal
    "Albertsons will immediately begin the process of paying the Special Dividend and amounts will be distributed as soon as practicable," the company said.  ( 14 min )
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    Coinbase Confirms it is Halting Operations in Japan
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    Investor hopes are once again rising that some kind of breakup could start to close the valuation discount at which the embattled German company trades.  ( 25 min )
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    Analysts spell out what new Novavax CEO John Jacobs could mean for the Gaithersburg biotech, its Covid vaccine
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    Equities Stall; Dollar Gauge Weaker Despite Yen: Markets Wrap
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    I ruined my family’s finances by withdrawing from my 401(k) to buy a house – I regret it
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    China Driving Dollar More Than Fed Hikes, BofA Strategists Say
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    Dow Jones Futures: Market Rally Pauses, Tesla Jumps; What Investors Need Now
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    Emerson takes role as activist investor in its Texas-based acquisition target
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    The Market Sum: Growing Pains
    Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Wednesday, Jan. 18, with falling retail sales and job cuts raising concerns about economic growth.  ( 10 min )
    Expansion, Cooling Demand to Hit Texas Instruments' Fourth-Quarter Results
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    Microsoft to Lay Off 10,000 as Growth Slows, Rare Profit Decline Looms
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    What Drives the Price of Gold?
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    Bollinger Bands®: What They Are, and What They Tell Investors
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    Consumer Price Index (CPI) Explained: What It Is and How It's Used
    The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.  ( 23 min )
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    Estate Tax: Rates, Exclusions, and Impact on Gift and Inheritance Taxes
    An estate tax is a federal or state levy on inherited assets whose value exceeds a certain dollar amount.  ( 17 min )
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    Rates on 30-year mortgages rose modestly, but are still sitting in their lowest range of the last four months.  ( 12 min )
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    The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022. It prohibits employers from discriminating against pregnant workers by failing to make reasonable accommodations that allow those workers to perform the essential functions of their jobs.  ( 16 min )
    The New York City Economy Tracker: January 18
    Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlight the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 12 min )
    Inside the Rise and Fall of America's Greatest Corporate Empire
    William D. Cohan, best-selling author, joins the show to talk about his new book about GE, "Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon", the legacy of Jack Welch, and our endless fascination with the cult of the CEO. Plus, as the Debt Ceiling approaches, the U.S. Treasury is warning of a repeat of 2011 that could derail markets and deliver a serious blow to the country's precarious financial situation. And, risk is back on the menu as promiscuous investors hunt for yield in dangerous places.  ( 30 min )
    Veblen Good: Definition, Examples, Difference From Giffen Good
    A Veblen good is a type of good for which demand increases as the price rises, typically due to its exclusivity and perceived social value.  ( 16 min )
    Inflation: What It Is, How It Can Be Controlled, and Extreme Examples
    Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.  ( 29 min )
    Burn Rate: What It Is, 2 Types, Formula, and Examples
    The burn rate is the rate at which a new company uses up its venture capital to finance overhead before generating positive cash flow from operations.  ( 16 min )
    Wholesale Inflation Declined More Than Expected in December
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    Credit Card or Cash: Which To Use?
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    Real gross domestic product is an inflation-adjusted measure of the value of all goods and services produced in an economy.  ( 20 min )
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    The Market Sum: Double Down
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    China to Allow Two New Marvel Films in a Potential Boost to Disney
    Chinese authorities may be loosening restriction of Disney films, potentially leading to hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket sales.  ( 1 min )
    Netflix Profit Could Plunge as Ad-Supported Plan Fails to Take Off
    Netflix faces dwindling customer spending, increasing competition from rivals, and mounting production costs. The firm reports fiscal results for Q4 2022 after markets close on Jan. 19.  ( 1 min )
    Upbeat Earnings Lift Shares of United Airlines
    Shares of United Airlines (UAL) are trading higher Wednesday after the airline topped earnings and revenue estimates amid strong demand, despite higher airfares.  ( 1 min )
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    Topeconoom Barbara Baarsma vertrekt bij Rabobank
    Topeconoom Barbara Baarsma gaat onverwachts weg bij Rabobank, meldt Het Financieele Dagblad (FD) woensdag. De laatste twee jaar gaf zij leiding aan het duurzame initiatief Rabo Carbon Bank.  ( 3 min )
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    Amerigo Reports 2022 Production Results Above Guidance & Provides 2023 Guidance
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    Crypto-Focussed Bank Silvergate Reports Q4 Loss of $1B
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    EU werkt aan lijst met bezwaren over Activision Blizzard-overname
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    Nederland voert meer machines en apparaten uit
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    Vrije-uitloopei verdwijnt uit de supermarkt door vogelgriep
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    Activist Cohen Takes Stake in Alibaba in Push for Buybacks
    (Bloomberg) -- Activist investor Ryan Cohen has taken a stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and is advocating that the Chinese e-commerce company increase repurchases of its own shares.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyCohen, who enjoyed a wide following among meme stock investors and helpe  ( 46 min )
    Activist Investor Ryan Cohen Takes Stake in Alibaba and Pushes for More Stock Buybacks
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    Rio Tinto Boosts Iron Ore Production as Copper Set to Jump
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    EU preparing to stall Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition: report
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    Carmakers signal end of shortages after two years of runaway prices
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    Stock Futures Edge Lower, Overseas Markets Rise
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    Goldman Sees ‘Bullish Concoction’ for Global Commodities
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    Salary range disclosures backfire after government push
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    Alibaba and Other Chinese Stocks Are Soaring as Tech Clampdown Eases
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    'Act of God': The price of eggs is soaring due to an 'unprecedented' crisis, trade strategist says — here's 2 surging food stocks to help buck the slumping market
    Don’t just consume food, invest in it.  ( 47 min )
    Big Tech Stocks Could Rebound Big Time. Here’s How.
    Analysts think that Wall Street is too pessimistic on beaten-up names such as Amazon, and that expanding breadth in a global rally will lift big tech stocks.  ( 22 min )
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    Qualcomm: A Rare Technology Value Play
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    When is it time to close the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’? Wealth managers advise the best ways to support your adult kids amid looming recession
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    Cathie Wood Watch: Ark Keeps Building Its Tesla Position
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    Central-Bank Digital Currencies Are Coming—Whether Countries Are Ready or Not
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    Cold and cash-strapped? Here are 4 hot states that won't tax your pension income at all — no matter how old you are or how much money you have
    You earned that money, might as well hold onto it.  ( 47 min )
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    Do I Have to Pay Taxes on a Large Cash Inheritance?
    If someone close to you has died, the last thing you may want to talk about is money. However, in order to honor their final wishes, you'll need to follow their will (if they left one) or potentially go to … Continue reading → The post How to Deposit a Large Cash Inheritance appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    How Can I Create a Trust For My Child?
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    New retirement withdrawal rule could backfire in costly way
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    'You freakin' idiots': Dave Ramsey blasts US colleges for pitching online gambling to students — while making millions. Why young people are the perfect prey
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    Norway’s Gas Bonanza Set to Boost Already Gigantic Oil Fund
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    Tesla rolls into a pressure cooker, Paris mulls its scooter future, and the double SPAC arrives
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    'They ain't seen nothing yet': President Biden’s feud with oil companies heats up again as the industry fires back. But could it end up just burning you?
    Or is it just hot air?  ( 48 min )
    Credit Suisse, Just Eat, Alibaba, and More Market Movers
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    Didi Allowed to Sign New Users as China Eases Tech Crackdown. Relisting Next?
    The ride-hailing company said Monday it had received regulatory approval to resume user registrations immediately.  ( 23 min )
    More than 16,000 BMW EVs, Chevy Malibu sedans and more under recall this week
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    Elon Musk Wins Vote of Support From Qatar Amid Twitter Turmoil
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    Markets: Bitcoin, Ether rises; Solana is biggest gainer among top 10
    Bitcoin and Ether gained in Monday afternoon trading in Asia, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies.  ( 45 min )
    India Now Buying 33 Times More Russian Oil Than a Year Earlier
    (Bloomberg) -- India bought a record amount of Russian oil last month, with the country importing a whopping 33 times more than a year earlier. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianThe world’s third-biggest crude importer pu  ( 47 min )
    Foreigners Return to China Bluechips as Stocks Near Bull Market
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    Dollar Declines, Yen Gains; Equities Erase Advance: Markets Wrap
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    Kraken, a popular bitcoin change, launched cryptocurrency trading operations 2013.  ( 16 min )
    Lithium’s Next Big Risk Is Grand Supply Plans Falling Short
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    De verkoop van nieuwbouwwoningen is in het derde kwartaal van vorig jaar met ruim een derde gedaald. Dat is de grootste daling sinds de start van de meting in 2015, blijkt dinsdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS, het Kadaster en het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat.  ( 3 min )
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    Who Is Driving Tesla's Leadership Team?
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    How to Convert a Nondeductible IRA to a Roth IRA
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    The modern corporation has its origins in the joint-stock company, but a joint-stock company did not limit shareholder liability for debt.  ( 18 min )
    Should Military Members Open a Roth IRA?
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    What Is Debt Consolidation? Benefits, Risks, and Example
    Debt consolidation is combining several loans into one new loan, often with a lower interest rate. Learn how debt consolidation can lower your costs.  ( 19 min )
    Your Guide to 401(k) and IRA Rollovers
    There is a variety of options to consider when rolling over your 401(k) account to be sure you preserve tax benefits and avoid penalties.  ( 22 min )
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    The benefits of rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA when you change jobs can include more investment choices, lower fees, and greater control over your money.  ( 21 min )
    What Is a Premature Distribution?
    A premature distribution is taken from an IRA, qualified plan, or tax-deferred annuity paid to a beneficiary under age 59½.  ( 15 min )
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    How Nikola Makes Money: Hydrogen-Electric Trucks
    Nikola is a startup company that has yet to generate a profit but has big plans to sell hydrogen-electric trucks and build hydrogen fueling stations.  ( 18 min )
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    Netflix, Goldman Sachs, United Airlines, Morgan Stanley, and More Stocks for Investors to Watch This Week
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    The U.S. debt ceiling showdown, earnings from Netflix and Goldman Sachs, as well as meetings in Davos, will give investors plenty to digest this week.  ( 48 min )
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    Hoping to maximize recoverable value, the exchange also got approval to unload its subsidiaries and regional arms.  ( 45 min )
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    Brett Harrison, former head of FTX US, said he wasn’t aware of and didn't participate in the “criminal scheme” involving the company.  ( 25 min )
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    Stocks rallied again, with the S&P 500 climbing 2.7% last week. The index is now up 11.8% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03 and down 16.6% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.  ( 54 min )
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    Miami to escape the home price correction in 2023 while ‘overheated’ housing markets like Austin get hammered, says Goldman Sachs
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    President Herbert Hoover Saves the Day for a Crypto Bank? Yeah, That’s Weird
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    Netflix results, retail sales, Davos: What to know this week
    The global business elite will gather in the mountains of Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, U.S. investors will digest the latest retail sales data and a big wave of corporate earnings results.  ( 50 min )
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    'You need to get a raise’: It's a 'worker's market' as job numbers show The Great Resignation is still going strong amid recession fears
    Inflation is still high, meaning workers have every reason — and every opportunity — to act now.  ( 48 min )
    Savings and money market account rates forecast for 2023: Yields to keep rising, level of mid-way throughout the year
    Savings and money market accounts hit record-high interest rates in 2022. Here’s why savers should be excited about 2023.  ( 48 min )
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    Social Security Disability pays you the amount you'd receive at your full retirement age. If you're between age 62 and 67, you may find yourself running low on cash while waiting for a favorable disability decision. Taking Social Security retirement … Continue reading → The post Retiring at 62 to 67 While Waiting for Disability: A Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
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    OnlyFans — the internet platform dominated by 'sexfluencers' — isn't seeing a slowdown even as tech slumps. But it's private. Here are 3 high-growth stocks you can buy
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    The prices of the most popular cryptocurrency have been on an upward slope for several days now.  ( 13 min )
    Goldman Raises Aluminum Forecasts on Higher Chinese and European Demand
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    Agriculture Companies Push Carbon-Capture Farming; Growers Are Skeptical
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    Subway's two founding families could see some significant money come their way if a sale of the foot-long sandwich chain occurred.  ( 47 min )
    Wall Street’s Lucrative Leveraged-Debt Machine Is Breaking Down
    (Bloomberg) -- One of the most lucrative money-making machines in the world of finance is all clogged up, threatening a year of pain for Wall Street banks and private-equity barons as a decade-long deal boom goes bust.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas,  ( 53 min )
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    United Airlines Expected to End Year Strong With Climbing Revenue
    The airline is predicted to report a third straight quarter of profitability and revenue climbing by almost half when it reports results after markets close on Jan. 17.  ( 1 min )
    Tesla Cuts Prices in Bid to Boost Demand
    Prices on low- and high-end Tesla vehicles have dropped by up to $21,000 in the U.S. and Europe alongside recent price cuts in China.  ( 1 min )
    Lucid Beats Production Estimates for 2022
    Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group produced more cars than anticipated in 2022 thanks to a 53% production increase in the fourth quarter. The final total of 7,180 remained short of the 20,000 car goal the company set for itself heading into the year.  ( 1 min )
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    Is deze constructie hét alternatief voor de jubelton?
    Het afgelopen jaar is er veel gezegd en geschreven over het afschaffen van de jubelton. De vrijgestelde schenking die ingezet moest worden voor een eigen woning is per 1 januari 2023 aangepast. Is een familiehypotheek dan een goed alternatief voor ouders om kinderen te helpen?  ( 7 min )
    Zweden opent eerste basis voor lanceren satellieten in Europa
    Satellieten kunnen volgend jaar vanaf het Europese vasteland de ruimte in. Vrijdag werd een zogenoemde satelliethaven geopend bij ruimtebasis Esrange in het noorden van Zweden.  ( 3 min )
    Stakingen bij regionale vervoerders gaan maandag door
    Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva, Keolis en Qbuzz gaan volgende week door met de 24 uursstakingen. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 3 min )
    Meer betaalproblemen bij klanten Eneco en Vattenfall door duur gas
    Energieleveranciers Eneco en Vattenfall zagen vorig jaar dat steeds meer klanten de rekening niet konden betalen. Bij Eneco was er een stijging van zo'n 10 procent, terwijl Vattenfall een toename zag van 20 tot 30 procent. Oorzaak van de problemen is dat steeds meer mensen te maken krijgen met een hoge energierekening.  ( 3 min )
    Duitse economie groeit ondanks inflatie en energieproblemen
    De Duitse economie, de grootste van Europa, groeide afgelopen jaar met 1,9 procent. Dat meldt het Duitse statistiekbureau Destatis vrijdag. De groei kwam er ondanks de hoge inflatie in het land en de problemen die de Duitsers hadden in de energievoorziening.  ( 3 min )
    Apple-topman Tim Cook gaat minder verdienen (en houdt 45 miljoen euro over)
    Tim Cook heeft volgens Apple gevraagd om zijn beloning dit jaar met 40 procent te verlagen. Het verzoek is een reactie op kritiek vanuit investeerders. Die vinden dat het salaris van de topman te weinig afhankelijk is van de prestaties van het bedrijf.  ( 3 min )
    China handelt erop los met het door sancties geraakte Rusland
    De handel tussen China en Rusland heeft vorig jaar een recordhoogte bereikt, meldt de Chinese douane. In totaal ging er voor 1,28 biljoen yuan (176 miljard euro) aan goederen en diensten heen en weer tussen de twee grootmachten. Sinds de Russische invasie in Oekraïne en de daaraan gelinkte westerse sancties hebben de landen hun economische banden verstevigd.  ( 3 min )
    Gasvoorraad daalt amper nu zacht weer aanhoudt
    Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )
    Na bijna vier jaar vliegt Chinese maatschappij weer met Boeing 737 MAX
    China Southern Airlines liet vrijdag voor het eerst weer een Boeing 737 MAX opstijgen. Het is volgens experts de eerste commerciële vlucht met dit type vliegtuig in bijna vier jaar door een Chinese luchtvaartmaatschappij. De 737 MAX-toestellen moesten wereldwijd langdurig aan de grond blijven, nadat twee toestellen van hetzelfde type waren gecrasht.  ( 4 min )
    Apple-topman Tim Cook gaat nog maar 45 miljoen euro verdienen
    Tim Cook heeft volgens Apple gevraagd om zijn beloning dit jaar met 40 procent te verlagen. Het verzoek is een reactie op kritiek vanuit investeerders. Die vinden dat het salaris van de topman te weinig afhankelijk is van de prestaties van het bedrijf.  ( 3 min )
    Cryptobedrijven Genesis en Gemini onder vuur van beurswaarkhond VS
    In de VS zijn twee cryptobeurzen aangeklaagd door financieel toezichthouder SEC. Het gaat om Genesis en Gemini, die samen een leningenprogramma hadden opgetuigd dat volgens de beurswaakhond niet juist zou zijn geregistreerd. Het is een nieuwe tegenvaller voor Genesis, dat nog 280 miljoen dollar (258 miljoen euro) moet terugbetalen aan het Nederlandse platform Bitvavo.  ( 3 min )
    NU+ | Waarom nieuwbouwwoningen toch niet goedkoper worden
    De prijzen van bestaande huizen zijn opnieuw gedaald, maar die van nieuwbouw dalen niet mee. Waar zit dat 'm in?  ( 3 min )
    Kolencentrales mogen harder draaien, maar doen dat lang niet altijd
    Om schaars aardgas te besparen, mogen de Nederlandse kolencentrales sinds eind juni weer op volle kracht draaien. Maar dat doen ze lang niet altijd, blijkt uit een analyse van NU.nl. Daardoor valt ook de CO2-uitstoot gunstiger uit dan het kabinet van tevoren had verwacht.  ( 7 min )
    NU+ | Waarom bestaande huizen minder waard worden, maar nieuwbouwwoningen niet
    De prijzen van bestaande huizen zijn opnieuw gedaald, maar die van nieuwbouw dalen niet mee. Waar zit dat 'm in?  ( 3 min )

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    Why the stock market isn’t impressed with the first monthly decline in consumer prices in more than 2 years
    Inflation data may no longer be the big catalyst for stocks that it once was.  ( 26 min )
    Avaya Discusses Bankruptcy That Would Give Lenders Control
    (Bloomberg) -- Avaya Holdings Corp. has held talks with lenders over a plan that could hand them control of the company as part of a bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Hor  ( 48 min )
    US Will Dodge Recession and Markets Will Rally, Ariel’s Rogers Says
    (Bloomberg) -- The US will avoid a recession this year as the Federal Reserve controls inflation, giving the stock market a boost, according to John Rogers, chairman and co-chief executive officer of Ariel Investments. Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionBond Yields Tum  ( 47 min )
    Meta's cutbacks are resulting in the layoff of 126 contract cafeteria workers at its HQ
    After cutting staff and embracing remote work, the social media giant is reducing the size of the cafeteria staff at its headquarters.  ( 15 min )
    ConocoPhillips in Talks to Sell Venezuelan Oil in U.S. to Recover Billions It Is Owed
    The Houston-based oil company has had preliminary discussions with Venezuela’s state oil firm, PdVSA  ( 25 min )
    GE Stock Rallies For 10th Straight Day — Is It A Buy?
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    Citigroup Earnings Are Coming. The Bank’s Turnaround Will Be in Focus.
    Wall Street will want to see that the bank has made meaningful strides in improving its operations.  ( 22 min )
    Hanesbrands stock rallies on hiked outlook
    Hanesbrand Inc.’s stock rallied in the extended session Thursday after the apparel company hiked its outlook, and announced a search for a new chief...  ( 23 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Surges as Retail Investors Buy In
    Bed Bath & Beyond shares climbed 50% on Thursday, notching a fourth straight day of big gains. The move followed a 69% increase Wednesday, the stock's largest-ever one-day percentage gain. Helping fuel the recent rally is a jump in retail interest, with daily net inflows among individual investors  ( 25 min )
    Dow Jones Rallies; Tesla Gains Despite China's Elon Musk Fear; AMC Stock Lags APE
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    Bank of America Earnings Are Coming. Here’s What Wall Street Expects.
    The bank is among those expected to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s string of interest-rate increases.  ( 22 min )
    The debt ceiling is a farce, not a crisis
    What would happen if the Republicans refuse to raise the debt limit? Basically, nothing. Life would go on as before.  ( 27 min )
    Tesla leases 1M-SF warehouse in Brookshire's Empire West Business Park
    Tesla is in the process of obtaining permits for the build-out of the 1.04 million-square-foot industrial facility.  ( 16 min )
    JPMorgan Reports Earnings Friday. Here’s What Wall Street Is Watching.
    Revenue at the bank is forecast to swell to $34.5 billion in the period, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet.  ( 22 min )
    Home Depot soon changing how it pays hourly employees
    Home improvement retailer Home Depot is making a nationwide change to how it pays hourly employees next week. The move was first reported by Business Insider.  ( 47 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond Begins Talks on Bankruptcy Loan, Takeover
    (Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is speaking with potential lenders that would finance the company during bankruptcy proceedings, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Ami  ( 46 min )
    A millennial founder who sold her company to JP Morgan for $175 million allegedly paid a college professor $18K to fabricate 4 million accounts. Their email exchange is a doozy
    The two knew from the start they were working on fake accounts, according to a lawsuit filed by JP Morgan.  ( 48 min )
    Biden Slams House Republican Bill to Abolish IRS: 'Flat Veto'
    The President weighs in on a proposal to do away with the Internal Revenue Service, and he does not mince words.  ( 11 min )
    Disney CEO Bob Iger went sailing on his yacht while activist investor Nelson Peltz ramped up pressure on the media giant
    Activist investor Nelson Peltz ramped up the pressure on Disney CEO Bob Iger last year, and took specific issue with Iger's vacation plans in a proxy statement filed on Thursday.  ( 47 min )
    3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
    Lock in their yields before they revert to more reasonable levels.  ( 22 min )
    Sam Bankman-Fried Blogs Like a Crypto Robin Hood, but in Court He's Not So Charitable
    The FTX founder’s claimed largesse about giving his funds away contrasts with a legal battle to keep control of $450 million in shares – that were paid for a loan from Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research  ( 46 min )
    Key US LNG Terminal Cancels Shipments, Raising Questions on Restart
    (Bloomberg) -- Freeport LNG has canceled some upcoming shipments, adding to the uncertainty over when the US liquefied natural gas exporter will resume shipments after an explosion last summer.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpGoogle, Nvidia Express Concerns to FTC About Microsoft’s Activision D  ( 47 min )
    IRS says ‘Tax Day’ will be different this year — put these important tax dates on your calendar
    Two thirds of households received income-tax refunds last year, IRS statistics show.  ( 27 min )
    Fed officials see 'eye-popping' inflation data in rearview after December slowdown
    Another slowdown in price increases in December have some Fed officials and investors thinking the most surprising days for inflation data are behind us.  ( 48 min )
    EV Startup Lucid Beats Production Target, Struggles to Deliver Cars
    Luxury electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group said it surpassed its production target for 2022, but only got about 60% of them into the hands of buyers.  ( 25 min )
    A Winning Streak for Gold Could Help Miners’ Stocks. 2 to Consider.
    Shares of gold miners have lagged behind the precious metal's prices over the past year.  ( 22 min )
    Will Nvidia Stock Fall 15% or Rally 15% From Here?
    Nvidia stock has had a strong rally off the lows. Can it continue to push higher or are lower prices in order?  ( 13 min )
    Fed’s Bullard Favors Getting Rates Above 5% ‘as Soon as Possible’
    (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the US central bank should raise interest rates above 5% expeditiously to ensure price pressures are subdued.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 M  ( 47 min )
    TSMC’s Chip Recovery Outlook May Be a Pipe Dream
    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world’s largest third-party foundry, sees a sharp recovery in the second half of 2023. Yet industry trends are getting worse, not better.  ( 22 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond Reason: Be Cautious With This Stock
    The charts are telling us -- screaming at us, in fact -- about risks ahead.  ( 9 min )
    ‘The Only Way Is Up’: 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks HSBC Predicts Will Surge Over 70%
    Overall, the December CPI report roughly met Street expectations, but there is still a lot of bearish commentary going around right now. Many financial prognosticators are forecasting another tough year for the stock market as the prospect of a recession looms large. However, that is certainly not the view of HSBC's Max Kettner. The strategist points out that the harbingers of doom are unlikely to be surprised by more negative developments with the markets already accounting for the fatalistic o  ( 48 min )
    December’s ‘very favorable’ inflation read could signal the ‘final phase of the bear market’ and stave off a recession, experts say
    Inflation is "moderating," BlackRock's Rick Rieder said on Thursday. But the bond market veteran also warned: “Deflating inflation is a bit like letting the air out of a balloon; the speed and shape can be hard to predict."  ( 49 min )
    Ford Stock Is on Fire. The Reason Isn’t What You’d Expect.
    The auto maker's stock is on pace for its 10th consecutive session of gains.  ( 22 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond may be heading for a ‘meme squeeze’
    Despite the retailer's financial woes, the stock enjoyed its largest-ever percentage gain on Wednesday.  ( 25 min )
    'A very favorable report' but 'underwhelming': Wall Street split on CPI report
    December's Consumer Price Index showed prices rose at an annual 6.5%. Investors had hoped the reading would offer clarity on the direction of Federal Reserve policy, but Wall Street's reaction was mixed.  ( 52 min )
    Coinbase Divides Wall Street. But the Bulls Are Getting More Bullish.
    Many investors see more declines for Coinbase, while others are beginning to see a beaten-down stock at better price.  ( 22 min )
    Bed Bath and Beyond said last week there was ‘substantial doubt’ the company would survive. So why is the stock soaring?
    Amidst warnings about bankruptcy, shares have jumped nearly 200% in the past five days.  ( 45 min )
    Alphabet Inc. cuts jobs at Verily Life Sciences and Intrinsic, rethinks 'moon shots'
    The cuts come after CEO Sundar Pichai declined to make commitments about layoffs at a companywide meeting in December.  ( 16 min )
    Tesla Needs to Cut EV Prices. The U.S. Government Is Making Them Do It.
    U.S. inventories of Tesla's popular Model Y are at all-time highs, and it's the government's fault. There's a solution, though.  ( 22 min )
    Inflation at 6.5%: 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks That Beat This Rate
    Stocks were up this week, ahead of today’s inflation data. The gains reflected investor optimism that inflation will continue to scale back – a sentiment that was backed up by the actual numbers. The rate of price increases for December came in at a 0.1% decrease month-over-month, and at an increase of 6.5% annualized. These were exactly in-line with the forecasts, and mark a slowing down of inflation going forward. The slower pace is good news. With this scale-back – inflation’s annualized incr  ( 51 min )
    Republicans Want to Abolish the IRS; How That Would Hit Your Wallet
    IRS would not mean no taxes and the rich might actually end up paying more.  ( 13 min )
    Here's What Happens to Shareholders When a Company Goes Bankrupt
    Bed, Bath & Beyond may be considering it as an option. Hertz has been in and out of it. This is what's on the line for shareholders.  ( 11 min )
    Ford stock rises again, toward longest win streak on record
    Shares of Ford Motor Co. rose 1.0% in premarket trading Thursday, which sets them up for a 10th-straight gain and their longest win streak on record. The...  ( 23 min )
    Should I Invest in Municipal Bonds During Rate Hikes?
    Municipal bonds, or "munis," are popular investments for a few reasons. Most notably, as a government bond, they can be the closest thing to a safe asset that the market offers. And, investors typically pay no federal taxes on the … Continue reading → The post Investing in Municipal Bonds During Rate Hikes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Can I Minimize Taxes on My Roth Conversion?
    One of the costs of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is how much you will pay in taxes. In some cases, those taxes can be a heavy burden, especially if you have been diligent in building up … Continue reading → The post Doing a Roth Conversion Like This Can Minimize Your Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    How Long Will $400k Last Me in Retirement?
    Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the average savings in the United States at retirement age is just $255,200. So if you find yourself with $400,000 in assets at retirement age, congratulations! You're doing much better than average. But how … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $400k Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    'Overworking only gets you so far': 1 in 5 Americans admit to doing the 'bare minimum' at work as US productivity remains stuck in a rut — is 'hustle culture' a thing of the past?
    Is it the key to better mental health? Or just plain lazy?  ( 47 min )
    US Inflation Cools Again, Giving Fed Room to Downshift on Rates
    (Bloomberg) -- US inflation continued to slow in December, adding to evidence price pressures have peaked and putting the Federal Reserve on track to again slow the pace of interest-rate hikes.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau Staring at FeetRental Housing Is Sud  ( 47 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Rise On CPI Inflation Report; Apple Chip Supplier TSMC Climbs On Earnings
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    CPI Inflation Rate Slides, But Core Prices Are Sticky; S&P 500 Futures Rise
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    Cognizant stock falls after profit outlook cut, CEO steps down after 4 years in the role
    Shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. fell 0.5% in premarket trading Thursday, after the business consultant cut its profit outlook and said Chief...  ( 23 min )
    Minibubbles in US Banking Are Popping With Costs in the Billions
    (Bloomberg) -- A two-century-old bank in the New England countryside suddenly became one of the hottest stocks in US finance a couple of years ago after making an unlikely proclamation: It was willing to help cryptocurrency ventures.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health F  ( 48 min )
    Subway Sandwich's Potential Sale, Walt Disney's CEO Faces New Challenge, Second Day of Flight Delays After System Outage: Today's Top Stories
    Wall Street Journal FAA System Outage Causes Second Day of Flight Delays Wednesday morning Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) witnessed an outage of the system that sends messages to pilots. The delays persisted into a second day, Thursday. However, airlines moved to resume normal operations after the FAA temporarily paused domestic departures, which led to a backlog of flights and congestion. Around 460 flights were shown as delayed, and 61 were on Thursday morning. Google Restructures Healt  ( 49 min )
    Boeing Shareholders Get More Good News. Sort Of.
    Credit Suisse analyst Scott Deuschle upgraded Boeing stock to the equivalent of Hold from Sell. His price target went up 65% to $200 a share from $121.  ( 21 min )
    Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in T-Mobile's Acquisition Crosshairs
    T-Mobile US, Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) weighed acquiring "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds-backed budget wireless provider Mint Mobile. Reynolds owns about 25% of the company, Bloomberg reported. Mint Mobile offers budget cell phone plans on the T-Mobile network starting at a monthly plan of $15. Reynolds became a part-owner of Mint Mobile in 2019. As the company's primary pitchman, he's starred in Mint Mobile's TV ads and pushed the company heavily to his 21 million Twitter and 47 million Meta Platforms I  ( 46 min )
    Oramed’s oral insulin pill fails; stock is down 72%
    Shares of Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. plunged 72% in premarket trading on Thursday, the day after the company told investors its oral insulin medication did...  ( 22 min )
    Could China’s Yuan replace the U.S. dollar as the global dominant currency? How the Asian nation's trade supremacy is quickly boosting its reserve status
    Think the greenback can’t be displaced? You might be surprised.  ( 48 min )
    Gold hits fresh 8-month high ahead of CPI report
    Gold prices advanced to their highest level in more than eight months Thursday ahead of a closely watched U.S. consumer-price index report.  ( 24 min )
    Atlanta communication software company files for bankruptcy
    American Virtual Cloud Technologies Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company establishes and operates cloud-based communication services for telecom carriers.  ( 14 min )
    December CPI preview: Inflation likely slowed to 6.5% last month
    Inflation is expected to have slowed again in the final month of 2022, a welcome downtrend in consumer prices after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to the highest level in 15 years.  ( 46 min )
    Taiwan Semiconductor Posts Mixed Fourth-Quarter Results, Guides Low
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    Stock market news live updates: Stock futures subdued ahead of inflation print
    U.S. stock futures wavered ahead of the open Thursday as Wall Street braces for a crucial inflation print.  ( 46 min )
    TSMC Expects to Outsmart the Chip Downturn
    The world’s largest contract chipmaker thinks it can avoid serious damage from an economic slowdown.  ( 24 min )
    Algonquin Power to cut dividend by 40%, provides downbeat profit outlook
    Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. rose 0.5% in premarket trading Thursday, after the utility company said it was taking “decisive actions” to...  ( 23 min )
    TSMC Stock Higher On Record Profits, But Muted Outlook May Cloud Apple Earnings
    “Moving into first quarter 2023, as overall macroeconomic conditions remain weak, we expect our business to be further impacted by continued end market demand softness,' said CFO Wendell Huang.  ( 13 min )
    BofA warns hot inflation could run rampant for another 10 years — here’s the 1 shockproof sector to preserve your wealth under that worst-case scenario
    Think price levels will be back to normal soon? Think again.  ( 48 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond stock is going haywire amid bankruptcy bets, short covering
    The insane trading activity in Bed Bath & Beyond persists.  ( 47 min )
    ‘My adviser insists this is a good, low-risk investment.’ I’m semi-retired at 63 with $2 million saved. My financial adviser wants me to sink half my money in an annuity. Should I do it?
    Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )
    Logitech Shares Slide On Disappointing Preliminary Q3 Results Reflecting Macro Headwinds
    Logitech International S.A. (NASDAQ: LOGI) shared preliminary results ranges for the third quarter of FY23 ended on December 31, 2022. Preliminary Q3 net sales ranges $1.26 billion - $1.27 billion, down 22% - 23% year-on-year in U.S. dollars, below the consensus of $1.39 billion. The company expects non-GAAP gross margin of 37.8% - 37.9%. Preliminary Q3 non-GAAP operating income is $198 million - $203 million, down 33% - 34% Y/Y, and non-GAAP operating margin is 15.7% - 16.0%. "We are disappoint  ( 45 min )
    Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is annoyed employees didn’t listen to his back-to-office request—and now he’s ordering a return
    Starting Jan. 30, Starbucks employees are expected to be in the office three days a week.  ( 46 min )
    JPMorgan says it was duped by founder who made up 4 million customers
    JPMorgan Chase has alleged in a lawsuit that it was duped by a start-up founder who made up 4 million customers.  ( 23 min )
    Inflation will surprise investors again in 2023: Morning Brief
    What to watch in markets on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  ( 48 min )
    Taiwan Semiconductor Braces for Downturn Despite Record Profit
    TSMC said its 2023 capital budget is set to be between $32 billion and $36 billion, down from 2022.  ( 22 min )
    Stocks Climb With All Eyes on US Inflation Report: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe and Asia gained as traders wagered that US inflation is cooling, reducing pressure for aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau Staring at FeetT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint  ( 49 min )
    Wall Street’s 5 Favorite Car Stocks for 2023. Yes, Tesla Is One of Them.
    Rising interest rates, supply chain problems, inflation, and and a slowing global economy have punished car-related shares.  ( 25 min )
    Cathie Wood's ARK Adds Nearly $3.3M Shares of Coinbase
    The second purchase of Coinbase’s shares in a week comes as the exchange continues a week-long rally.  ( 45 min )
    World’s Biggest Chipmaker TSMC Tops Estimates, Bucking Trend as Industry Cools
    (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. predicted sales below analysts’ estimates and said it will reduce spending as the chip industry braces for a potential recession and tighter US trade controls.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau Staring at Fee  ( 48 min )
    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reports record net profit and revenue on chip demand
    Both quarterly revenue and net profit marked new record highs. For 2022, TSMC booked NT$2.264 trillion in revenue and NT$1.017 trillion in net profit -- both...  ( 23 min )
    Microsoft to give US employees unlimited time off
    Microsoft is the latest company to move to a "discretionary time off" policy, which it says "aligns with more flexible ways of working."  ( 15 min )
    The Stock Market Is Heating Up. Read This Before You Jump In.
    In the absence of a clear market trend, investors would be wise to avoid big bets on the broader market. A better alternative is to trade cash-secured put options in stocks such as Moderna.  ( 22 min )
    Euro Bulls See US CPI Data as Catalyst for Push Toward $1.10
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    US Markets Advance as Inflation Cools
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    Disney Faces Proxy Fight From Activist Investor Nelson Peltz
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    ExxonMobil weet al decennialang dat de aarde opwarmt door olie-industrie
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    Burger King Makes a Big Move in Battle With McDonald's, Wendy's
    The fast-food chain has been aggressively trying to regain relevancy in the United States.  ( 14 min )
    Bob Iger's next big challenge at Disney is activist investor Nelson Peltz
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    Stocks moving in after hours: Disney, KB Home
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    AMD poaches Marvell’s Jean Hu for CFO slot as Devinder Kumar retires
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    Biora Stock Skyrocketed Over 200% This Week; That’s Just the Start, Says Analyst
    There are no gains like biotech gains, a fact Biora Therapueutics (BIOR) investors can happily attest to following this week's market action. Shares of the micro-cap surged by over 200% after the company provided an encouraging update. Following a Type C meeting with the FDA regarding its PGN-600 Targeted Therapeutics program, which is focused on the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), the company said the regulatory body has provided positive feedback. And this means the company remains on co  ( 46 min )
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    How Biden’s New Student Loan Relief Plan Works
    The Education Department’s revised student debt repayment plan would cut undergraduate loan payments in half and wipe out students debts faster.  ( 21 min )
    Stocks moving after hours: Wells Fargo, Franchise Group
    Stocks moving after hours on Jan. 10, 2023: Wells Fargo, Franchise Group  ( 45 min )
    Delta Air Lines Earnings Set To Soar Nearly 500% As Consumers Prioritize 'Experiences'
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    These Are The Top 5 China Stocks To Buy And Watch Now
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    Gundlach Says Listen to Bond Market Rather Than Fed on Rates
    (Bloomberg) -- Prominent fixed-income manager Jeffrey Gundlach said investors trying to figure out how the interest-rate situation will play out should pay attention to the bond market rather than the Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks  ( 46 min )
    Biden has a Plan B for student debt relief. Here's how it works.
    The proposal comes as the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt remains in limbo.  ( 48 min )
    Biggest Ever Bear-Market Bounces Create Unending Pain for Shorts
    (Bloomberg) -- A disaster for bulls, the yearlong tumble in American stocks has in some respects been almost as rough for the other side of the trade.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Bounce Back With Brewing Optimism Over CPI: Markets WrapThe hardshi  ( 46 min )
    New Salesforce filing reveals how many San Francisco workers lost their jobs
    San Francisco's largest employer fired approximately 8,000 of its estimated 80,000-person global workforce last week. Here's how many of its local workforce got the axe.  ( 15 min )
    Devon Stock Near High; Profit Soared 102% Last Quarter; Can It Do It Again?
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    Netflix stock jumps 4% as Goldman Sachs boosts estimates amid weakening dollar
    Netflix shares jumped another 4% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs boosted its estimates for the streaming giant amid a weakening U.S. dollar.  ( 46 min )
    Several Top Rivian Executives Depart the Electric-Vehicle Startup
    The exits of executives, including Rivian’s supply-chain head, have come amid the company missing 2022 production targets.  ( 26 min )
    FTX Collapse: Dispute Between Billionaires Winklevoss, Silbert Escalates
    The bankruptcy of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has reverberated through the crypto space.  ( 11 min )
    Alibaba Is Top Pick, Analyst Boosts Estimates Expecting Growth Recovery And Easing Logistics From Fiscal 24
    Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang reiterated Buy on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) with a $180 price target. Jiang views BABA stock as a top pick for a big-cap China value play in 2023. Fundamentally, while retail and e-commerce growth remained muted in the December quarter, Jiang anticipates the industry's fundamental inflection point to kick in by the June quarter (F1Q24) with a reaccelerated growth outlook in FY24. Retail and e-commerce growth faced mounting pressure in the December q  ( 46 min )
    AT&T Stock: Is It A Buy Ahead Of Earnings? Here's What Charts Show
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    Hanes, Citigroup Make List of Undervalued Stocks
    Value has creamed growth in the past year, with Russell 1000 Value slipping 17 percentage points less than Russell 1000 Growth.  ( 12 min )
    Informatica is cutting 450 workers and named a new CFO
    Little more than a year after it returned to Wall Street, Informatica Inc. is laying off 450 employees and replacing its chief financial officer.  ( 16 min )
    Republicans’ first bill makes tax fraud easier for high earners
    Republicans set the tone for their next two years running the House of Representatives by enacting legislation that would add $114 billion to the deficit over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.  ( 46 min )
    Crypto Meltdown Leaves Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini ‘Severely Tarnished’
    (Bloomberg) -- The signs of a full-blown crisis were everywhere. Bitcoin was in free fall, hedge fund Three Arrows was blowing up and the fates of several high-profile crypto lenders were suddenly in doubt.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Advance as  ( 49 min )
    Boeing Is Returning to Normal. It Just Had Its Best Quarter of Plane Deliveries in Years.
    The company's stock has climbed nearly 60% over the past three months.  ( 21 min )
    Used car prices post biggest drop ever as new luxury car sales boom
    The volatility in the used car market rolled on in 2022, but there might be some relief for car buyers coming this year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) for the month of December posted a 0.8% increase month over month, however it dropped a whopping 14.9% year over year, the largest annualized decline ever in the 26-year history of the index.  ( 47 min )
    Exxon and 2 Other Stocks for This Huge Energy Rally, According to an Analyst
    Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar expects fossil fuels to three-peat in 2023. His top stock picks include Exxon Mobil, Diamondback, and Coterra.  ( 22 min )
    Jamie Dimon says Fed 'may very well' raise interest rates to 6%
    Jamie Dimon expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates higher than most officials and Wall Street strategists have forecast as the U.S. central bank continues its fight against persistent inflation.  ( 47 min )
    Party City Holds Talks on Potential Bankruptcy Loan
    (Bloomberg) -- Party City Holdco Inc. has sought funding for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the preparations. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Bounce Back With Brewing Optimism Over CPI: Markets WrapThe compa  ( 46 min )
    How High Can Boeing Stock Go From Here? Check the Chart.
    Boeing stock slipped on Jan. 10 after an analyst downgrade. Here's how high it can go from here.  ( 11 min )
    Mercedes Is Taking Dead Aim at Tesla
    Mercedes sold 117,800 battery electric vehicles in 2022, up from 42,400 sold in 2021. The company, and its European peers, plan to sell a lot more.  ( 22 min )
    Could Apple WiFi chips just be a ploy to get a better deal from Broadcom?
    Broadcom shares fell on reports that Apple was working on its own RF chips, but one analyst wondered if it was all a negotiating ploy.  ( 24 min )
    Warner Bros. Discovery jumps 7% after Goldman names 'favorite media stock' for '23
    Warner Bros. Discovery shares surge on Wall Street optimism to kick off 2023.  ( 46 min )
    Morgan Stanley Pounds the Table on These 2 Beaten-Down Stocks; Sees More Than 50% Upside Ahead
    Last year was brutal for most investors, there’s just no way around that. The S&P 500 index fell 19% through the year, battered by a series of headwinds including stubbornly high inflation, the Federal Reserve’s switch to monetary tightening, supply chains that just wouldn’t unsnarl, China’s long-lasting lockdown policies, Russia’s war in Ukraine… the list was long. But losses on this scale bring opportunities with them, in the form of lower share prices. The stock analysts at Morgan Stanley hav  ( 48 min )
    Oak Street Health shares soar on news that CVS is looking to buy it
    Oak Street Health provides primary care for adults on Medicare.  ( 14 min )
    California Faces First Budget Gap Since 2018 as Stock Market Hits Taxes
    (Bloomberg) -- Governor Gavin Newsom said California will face a $22.5 billion budget deficit in the coming fiscal year, the first for the most populous US state since 2018 as the global stock market rout and efforts to cool inflation hammer its tax collections.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10  ( 48 min )
    Zscaler Is Top Pick, Thanks To SASE Demand Resilience, Robust Pipeline, Cost Efficiency: Analyst
    Needham's Alex Henderson maintained a Strong Buy rating on Zscaler, Inc (NASDAQ: ZS) with a price target of $210.00. The analyst chose ZS as Top Pick in Security for CY23 as resilient SASE demand drove visibility to 30%+ growth, a Rule of 50+ metrics, and expanding margins. Henderson caught up with management in the QP and thought ZS sounded much better than most other names. ZS seems solidly upbeat despite the macro headwinds. The business remains healthy, and the pipeline is robust. ZS has als  ( 46 min )
    ‘Quiet hiring’ is the opposite of quiet quitting, and workers are furious about it
    Proponents say if you take on additional work, your boss will notice and give you a raise. Skeptics say that’s laughable.  ( 48 min )
    Amarin’s stock is up 17% on strong revenue estimates for 2022
    U.S.-listed shares of Amarin Corp. PLC rallied about 17% in trading on Tuesday afternoon after the company shared better-than-expected sales estimates for...  ( 22 min )
    A Seattle tech worker inspired by the movie 'Office Space' swiped $300K from his employer in an alleged software scheme — here are the 3 simple ways to protect your money online
    It's funny until you realize how vulnerable your money is online.  ( 48 min )
    ‘This is crypto extinction’: Peter Schiff predicted the 2008 financial crash — now he's forecasting the destruction of digital currencies. Here's 3 assets he likes instead
    Will there be a new beginning?  ( 47 min )
    AT&T Stock Has Momentum in 2023, Analyst Says. Lowered Expectations Could Help.
    Wall Street's consensus for AT&T's free cash flow and earnings before items are on the decline, and Wells Fargo sees an upside.  ( 21 min )
    Super Micro Computer Shares Slide On Bearish Report From Spruce Point Capital
    Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC shared a Strong Sell research opinion on Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ: SMCI), susceptible to up to 40% - 50% downside risk, or $42.39 – $50.86 per share. The SEC penalized SMCI by $17.5 million and urged CEO Charles Liang to return $2.1 million of profits from stock sales that called for a restatement of financial results. CEO Liang continued to lead, fueling concerns over lingering accounting problems. Spruce Point cautioned against undue reliance on th  ( 45 min )
    Here’s why the IRS would want to audit your taxes
    If you’re too aggressive with certain tax deductions or credits, that could trigger an audit from the IRS. Here are the most common reasons for an audit.  ( 47 min )
    Mark Cuban just told Bill Maher that buying gold is ‘dumb’ — and wants bitcoin to keep plunging so he can buy more. Here are 3 simple ways to gain crypto exposure
    Is crypto really the new gold?  ( 47 min )
    Apple Chip Risk to Broadcom Isn’t Material, Says Analyst
    Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon estimates that even if Apple dropped Broadcom's connectivity-chip business, it would only minimally hurt earnings.  ( 22 min )
    Coinbase Confirms End of Era of Insolent Growth in Crypto
    Cryptocurrency exchange to cut nearly 1,000 additional jobs and record significant charges.  ( 11 min )
    4 High-Yield REITs With Low Payout Ratios
    If there’s one thing income investors love, it’s a high-yielding dividend stock. But too often the high yield comes with risky metrics like declining revenue and earnings, which could force a company to cut its dividend to ensure it has the available funds to pay its shareholders. When investors analyze real estate investment trusts (REITs), one important factor to consider is the payout ratio on earnings per share (EPS) for mortgage REITs (mREITs), or funds from operations (FFO) on all other ty  ( 48 min )
    Green Energy Innovator Surges On Analyst Upgrade
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    Stock Market Shake And Bake Ahead Of Inflation Report; Bed Bath & Beyond Rallies 31%; Boeing Downgraded
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    Oil and Gas Are Back and Booming
    The Haynesville basin in Louisiana and Texas is humming with drillers. Among them is Chesapeake, a fracking pioneer that was in bankruptcy just two years ago.  ( 23 min )
    These 2 Dividend Stocks Offer Monstrous Yields of at Least 10%; Top Analyst Says ‘Buy’
    The outlook for stocks in 2023 is still in flux. Last year’s headwinds haven’t dissipated, so we’ll be dealing with high inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war, and an increased risk of recession for the foreseeable future, and that has investors taking an interest in defensive plays. The classic move, of course, is to move heavily into dividend stocks. These bring several advantages that can protect an investment portfolio during an unsettled economic period, including a relia  ( 49 min )
    Mercedes Is Taking Dead Aim at Tesla
    Mercedes sold 117,800 battery electric vehicles in 2022, up from 42,400 sold in 2021. The company, and its European peers, plan to sell a lot more.  ( 21 min )
    CureVac Stock Has Nearly Doubled in Three Days. Here’s Why.
    Biotech CureVac stock has surged since announcing upbeat preliminary data from ongoing Phase 1 trials of its Covid-19 and flu vaccines on Friday.  ( 21 min )
    How Much Will Bank Stocks Move On Earnings? Draw Estimates With Option Prices
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    Apple Gets Ready to Storm a Big Promising Market
    iPhone maker set to open first brick-and-mortar stores in world's second-largest smartphone market.  ( 14 min )
    Illumina’s stock falls 10% on ‘more cautious outlook’ for 2023
    Shares of Illumina Inc. tumbled about 10% in premarket trading on Tuesday, the day after the company said it expects lower-than-expected earnings per share...  ( 22 min )
    How Much Savings Should I Have at 40?
    One way to evaluate how well you're saving for retirement is based solely on your age. A common age-based estimate for retirement savings holds that a 40-year-old should have approximately three times their annual salary set aside for retirement. There … Continue reading → The post How Much Savings Should I Have at 40? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    How The Ultra-Wealthy Protect Their Money Using 'Defective' Trusts
    An intentionally defective grantor trust, or IDGT, is a way of shifting tax burdens for very wealthy households. With this structure, you can create a trust that leaves wealth to your heirs while minimizing gift, estate and income tax liability. … Continue reading → The post Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts and Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About the 2% Rule
    There are several metrics you can use to evaluate whether a rental property investment has potential, including the 2% rule. The 2% rule in real estate dictates that a property's rental income should be at least 2% of the purchase … Continue reading → The post What Is the 2% Rule in Real Estate? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Powell defends Fed taking 'measures that are not popular' to rein in inflation
    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Tuesday in Sweden, defending the central bank's independence but declining to explicitly comment on the policy outlook.  ( 47 min )
    Jerome Powell Says Bringing Down Inflation Could Fuel Political Opposition
    The Fed chair highlighted the importance of the central bank’s independence in restoring price stability.  ( 24 min )
    5 Beaten-Down Stocks That Can Outperform This Year
    Evercore strategists screened for the beaten-down stocks that could be winners this year.  ( 22 min )
    A 1981-level mortgage rate shock has the housing market in a correction—these 7 leading research firms predict what’s next for rates
    There are only three levers that can depressurize affordability: Rising incomes, falling home prices, and falling mortgage rates.  ( 47 min )
    Illumina Slumps as 2023 Profit Outlook Disappoints Street
    (Bloomberg) -- Illumina Inc. shares tumbled after the gene-sequencing equipment maker said 2023 profit will be lower than analysts expected.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapControversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted From High-Profile RoleThe company expects to earn $1  ( 47 min )
    Boeing Stock Nears Cruising Altitude, Gets Downgrade, Target Hike
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    Dow Jones Futures Fall Ahead Of Powell Speech; Boeing Slides On Downgrade
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    Boeing Stock Just Got Downgraded Because Things Have Been Going Too Well
    Some downgrades aren't always a negative and this ratings cut is a reflection of Boeing's stock having been on a tear.  ( 22 min )
    The ‘best job in America’ pays over $120,000 a year, offers low stress, healthy work-life balance — and it’s also in high demand
    A new analysis rates jobs based on median salary, job satisfaction, work-life balance, stress level, unemployment rate and growth in that sector.  ( 26 min )
    ‘Our kids say our small house is embarrassing’: My husband and I earn $160K, have $1 million in retirement savings, cook at home and drive an old Honda. Are we missing out?
    ‘Should we be redecorating, going to Cancun and Disney World and getting takeout every night instead?’  ( 27 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stock futures fall ahead of Powell remarks
    U.S. stock futures pulled back early Tuesday as Wall Street processed hawkish rate talk from Federal Reserve officials and awaited comments from Chair Jerome Powell.  ( 47 min )
    9 Companies' Profit Set To Triple While S&P 500 In Free Fall
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    Laid-off Twitter workers feared meager severance deals. Elon Musk just set the bar even lower
    Twitter workers fired in mass lay-offs finally got severance offers — and they're far worse than initially promised. Many are ready for legal action.  ( 47 min )
    17.5 million Americans are missing out on free money from their employers — here's how to make sure you aren't one of them
    Here's how the Secure Act 2.0 could help you get what you're owed.  ( 48 min )
    7 whopping stats from Bed Bath & Beyond's brutal holiday quarter
    The outlook is bleak for Bed Bath & Beyond.  ( 46 min )
    Coinbase Confirms Painful Loss, Will Fire 20% of Staff. The Stock Is Falling.
    The cryptocurrency broker also confirmed expectations that its full-year 2022 loss will be no more than $500 million.  ( 22 min )
    Sotera Health to pay $408 million to settlement allegations in Illinois
    Shares of Sotera Health Co. soared 57% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it will pay $408 million to settle more than 870 million legal...  ( 22 min )
    Jamie Dimon Says Fed May Need to Hike Interest Rates Beyond 5%
    (Bloomberg) -- Jamie Dimon said the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes might need to go beyond what’s currently expected, but he’s in favor of a pause to see the full impact of last year’s increases.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapControversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted  ( 47 min )
    Virgin Orbit Stock Continues its Rapid Descent
    Shares in Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit are nosediving Tuesday, after a Virgin rocket carrying satellites from the U.K. failed to reach orbit. Virgin Orbit stock stood ab  ( 24 min )
    Coinbase Confirms Painful Loss, Will Fire 20% of Staff. The Stock Is Falling.
    Coinbase Global said Tuesday that it would lay off 950 employees.  ( 21 min )
    ‘Get out of these distorted markets’: Mohamed El-Erian issues a dire warning to stock and bond investors — but also offered 1 shockproof asset for safety
    Is this the ultimate safe haven?  ( 48 min )
    Tesla stock 'is now officially oversold,' Fundstrat market technician says
    At least that's the message from Tesla's stock chart.  ( 46 min )
    GE Healthcare sees Q4 revenue of about $4.9 billion
    Ge Healthcare Technologies Inc. the unit recently spun out of General Electric Co. said Tuesday it expects fourth-quarter revenue to come to about $4.9...  ( 23 min )
    Powell’s in Sweden. Rates Will Likely Go Higher Still Despite Companies’ Pain.
    Goldman Sachs prepares job cuts, retailers update on holiday sales, Virgin Orbit stock plunges as satellite launch fails, and other news to start your day.  ( 22 min )
    Biden administration unveils sweeping changes to student loan repayment
    The proposal would make income-driven repayment more generous  ( 27 min )
    These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Bed Bath & Beyond, Virgin Orbit, Broadcom, Tesla, and More
    Broadcom falls on a report that Apple is working on its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips; Virgin Orbit falls sharply after the failure of a satellite launch.  ( 22 min )
    Oak Street Health Stock Soars On $10 Billion CVS Takeover Report
    CVS is reportedly looking to expand its heath care sector footprint with a $10 billion purchase of primary care center operator Oak Street Health.  ( 13 min )
    Broadcom Stock Slips On Report Apple Planning To Dump WiFi, Bluetooth Chips
    Apple accounts for around 20% of Broadcom's overall chip sales.  ( 11 min )
    Stocks Slip Lower, Powell Speech, Pfizer Oak Street, Microsoft - Five Things To Know
    Stock futures slip lower on hawkish Fed signals; Powell speech in focus as rate bets test tightening path; Pfizer may sell Covid treatment in China through local partner; Oak Street Health soars on $10 billion CVS takeover report and Microsoft said to eye $10 billion OpenAI investment.  ( 26 min )
    Apple's $2.5 billion iPhone shipments from India hint at a major manufacturing shift
    Cupertino-based Apple has begun to benefit from its expansion to India.  ( 46 min )
    Markets Are Underestimating Inflation Again, BlackRock and Fidelity Warn
    (Bloomberg) -- Some of the world’s largest asset managers such as BlackRock Inc., Fidelity Investments and Carmignac are warning markets are underestimating both inflation and the ultimate peak of US rates, just like a year ago.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapCommod  ( 48 min )
    World’s Biggest Chipmaker TSMC Misses Sales Forecasts as Demand Wanes
    (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. recorded its first quarterly revenue miss in two years, signaling the global decline in electronics demand is starting to catch up with the chip giant.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapCommodity Ship Heads for Insp  ( 47 min )
    Asian Stocks Mixed as Hawkish Fed Halts S&P Rally: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday after a rally in US shares evaporated as Federal Reserve officials signaled the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates above 5% before pausing and holding for some time.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets Wrap  ( 48 min )
    Tilray May Move Into Fruit, Beer as Cannabis Legalization Stalls
    (Bloomberg) -- Tilray Brands Inc., a marijuana company with a strong presence in Canada and Europe, may make more acquisitions in the alcohol space or even get into growing produce since US cannabis legalization hasn’t progressed as expected, Chief Executive Officer Irwin Simon said. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give U  ( 47 min )
    What Is the Average Net Worth of the Top 1%?
    An American would need to be worth a minimum of $11.1 million to get into the 1% club. Here's a look at the super-rich.  ( 18 min )
    CVS eyes next-generation health clinics after Amazon’s move for One Medical
    CVS Health Corp. is investing in a young chain of health clinics, and may be looking to acquire another.  ( 24 min )
    ‘He broke the stock’: Why a prominent Tesla investor wants Elon Musk to put him on the board
    Ross Gerber has skin in the game for Tesla: His clients had, at one point, he said, invested a combined $100 million in the company.  ( 26 min )
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    Prijs voor typisch Iers Guinness-bier gaat omhoog vanwege inflatie
    De prijs voor een typisch Iers Guinness-biertje gaat omhoog. Het Britse drankenconcern Diageo verhoogt de prijs van een pint Guinness in Ierland vanaf volgende maand met 12 eurocent vanwege de inflatie.  ( 3 min )
    Franse regering wil pensioenleeftijd alsnog verhogen naar 64 jaar in 2030
    De Franse regering gaat een wetsonderwerp indienen om de pensioenleeftijd per 2030 te verhogen van 62 naar 64 jaar. Volgens de Franse premier Elisabeth Borne is dat nodig om te voorkomen dat er in de komende jaren grote tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt ontstaan. Het wetsvoorstel stuit op felle tegenstand van onder meer oppositiepartijen en vakbonden.  ( 4 min )
    Inflatie in Oekraïne stijgt naar ruim 26 procent door Russische invasie
    Prijzen van goederen en diensten in Oekraïne zijn in het afgelopen jaar gemiddeld 26,6 procent gestegen, meldt het nationale statistiekbureau dinsdag. De oorzaak daarvan zijn vooral de logistieke problemen die zijn ontstaan doordat Rusland het land binnenviel op 24 februari.  ( 3 min )
    Schade door natuurrampen kwam vorig jaar uit op ruim 250 miljard euro
    De schade als gevolg van overstromingen, orkanen en andere weersextremen bedroeg in het afgelopen jaar zo'n 250 miljard euro. Dat berekende Munich Re, de grootste herverzekeraar ter wereld. De schade is ongeveer even groot als het gemiddelde van de laatste vijf jaar en is kleiner dan de 300 miljard euro van 2021.  ( 3 min )
    Coinbase is het volgende cryptoplatform dat veel banen schrapt
    Bij beursplatform voor digitale munten Coinbase gaan bijna duizend banen verloren, meldt medeoprichter en topman Brian Armstrong dinsdag. De bezuinigingen zijn het gevolg van verslechterde omstandigheden in de cryptosector.  ( 3 min )
    Nederlandse industrie voor het eerst in anderhalf jaar gekrompen
    De helft van alle branches in de industrie produceerde in november minder dan in dezelfde maand een jaar eerder. Het is voor het eerst in ruim anderhalf jaar dat de industriële productie in Nederland is gekrompen.  ( 3 min )
    NU+ | Twee derde minder sneeuw in de Alpen: valt de Rijn straks droog?
    Groene pistes, of pistes die voorzien zijn van sneeuw die is aangevoerd door helikopters, hoog uit de bergen. In de Alpen ervaren veel wintersporters dit jaar heel direct wat klimaatverandering veroorzaakt. Maar de gevolgen van dit sneeuwtekort kunnen ook op een andere manier Nederland bereiken: via de Rijn.  ( 4 min )
    Apple werkt aan chip die mobiele telefonie, wifi en bluetooth kan combineren
    Apple wil eind volgend jaar of begin 2025 een eigen chip hebben gemaakt die mobiele telefonie, wifi en bluetooth kan combineren, meldt persbureau Bloomberg. Nu worden daar nog verschillende chips voor gebruikt, maar de techgigant wil minder afhankelijk worden van andere bedrijven.  ( 3 min )
    Theezakjes en koffiepads mogen in gft-bak na aanpassingen
    Omdat vrijwel alle theezakjes en koffiepads die we in Nederland gebruiken composteerbaar zijn, mogen ze vanaf nu bij het groente-, fruit- en tuinafval (gft). Dat laat branchevereniging Koffie & Thee Nederland weten.  ( 3 min )
    Overstaprecord: zorgverzekering massaal ingeruild vanwege wegvallende korting
    Bijna 1,4 miljoen Nederlanders stapten voor de jaarwisseling over op een andere zorgverzekering. Dat komt neer op 8 procent van de bevolking en daarmee waren er meer overstappers dan ooit. Vanwege de snel stijgende zorgpremies en de wegvallende collectiviteitskorting probeerden consumenten vaker kosten te besparen via een overstap.  ( 4 min )
    Consumenten bezuinigen op uitgaven aan eten en drinken in november
    Nederlandse huishoudens hebben afgelopen november bijna 3 procent meer besteed dan een jaar eerder. Maar op uitgaven aan eten en meubels hebben ze juist bezuinigd.  ( 3 min )
    Consumenten proberen te bezuinigen op uitgaven aan eten en drinken
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    Historische inflatie in 2022: prijzen stegen hardst in bijna 50 jaar
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    The IRS corrected 14 million tax returns and the fixes resulted in nearly 12 million refunds.  ( 25 min )
    Report: Broadcom's biggest customer — Apple — is going to stop buying a key part
    The move by Apple could be huge blow to Broadcom.  ( 15 min )
    Pepsi Tries to Copy Popular Coca-Cola Soda (But Make it Better)
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    Dow Jones Reverses Lower Ahead Of Powell Speech; 7 Best Stocks To Buy And Watch
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    Dutch Bros sales could top $1B this year, CEO says
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    GE HealthCare, in first deal after spinoff, set to buy French company
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    Biotech Giant Regeneron Hit As Eylea Gives Ground To Avastin
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    Tilray’s alcohol business grows on acquisitions as cannabis faces price compression
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    Keurig K-Cup settlement: Today’s the final day to join the $10 million class-action suit
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    Cathie Wood Watch: Ark Buys More Tesla and Trims Nvidia Stake
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    Regeneron Stock Sinks on Disappointing Sales of Eylea Vaccine
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    ‘Too Cheap to Ignore’: J.P. Morgan Says These 2 Stocks Could Rebound in 2023
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    Tesla rallies more than 8% as Citi optimistic about quarterly earnings
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    Broadcom Stock Sees Composite Rating Rise Continue, Now At 96
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    Teladoc narrows revenue guidance for 2022, stock rallies
    Shares of Teladoc Health Inc. rallied about 9% in trading on Monday after the company said in a securities filing that it narrowed revenue guidance for 2022...  ( 22 min )
    Banks Are Fleeing Crypto. Bitcoin Investors Should Be Worried.
    The number of mainstream financial institutions willing to do business in crypto is shrinking.  ( 21 min )
    Novavax’s stock rallies after the company names new CEO
    Shares of Novavax Inc. were up about 9% in trading on Monday after the company said John Jacobs will take over as president and CEO on Jan. 23. Jacobs, the...  ( 23 min )
    Cologuard Maker Exact Sciences Reports Big Sales and a Surprise Profit
    A revenue increase of 28% in the December quarter helps deliver profits ahead of schedule.  ( 22 min )
    Rite Aid CEO is out, interim named
    Chairman Bruce Bodaken said the retail pharmacy company's board determined, and Donigan Heyward agreed, that "now is the right time to identify the next leader of the business.”  ( 10 min )
    ‘Impending Recession Will Be Shallow and Short’: Evercore Suggests 2 Stocks to Buy
    As fears of high inflation and the threat of recession become the talk of the town, investors are turning to Wall Street experts for guidance, namely Julian Emanuel, Evercore ISI Chief Equity & Quantitative Strategist. Emanuel sees clues for an impending downturn, pointing out that the last market trough, this past fall, came before overall economic indicators turned south. In his words, “[No] bear market has ever bottomed before the recession started. So from that perspective, we don't think Oc  ( 48 min )
    How Much Money Do Baby Boomers Need For Retirement?
    The Baby Boomer generation is reaching retirement age in record numbers. With more Boomers retiring on a daily basis, it helps to understand how prepared they are to leave their jobs for good. In this article, we’ll discuss the average … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Baby Boomers appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    What Happens to My Pension When I Die?
    If you worked in a job with a pension, this means you will receive ongoing benefits once you retire. A critical part of estate planning, then, will be figuring out what happens to that money when you die. The answer … Continue reading → The post What Happens to Your Pension When You Die? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    This Is How The Ultra-Wealthy Save on Taxes
    Earning a higher income can mean paying more in taxes at both the federal and state levels. You might assume that you're stuck with a bigger tax bill because you earn more but that's not always the case. There are … Continue reading → The post Tax Saving Strategies for High Income Earners appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I'm 63, Have No Retirement Savings and Will Rely on Social Security. How Do I Begin Saving? Is It Too Late to Start Investing ‘This Late in the Game'?
    I'm 63 and have zero retirement, just Social Security benefits. How can I begin saving? And where can I begin investing this late in the game? -Rita Saving for retirement is certainly easier and has a greater impact on you … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 63, Have No Retirement Savings and Will Rely on Social Security. How Do I Begin Saving? Is It Too Late to Start Investing ‘This Late in the Game'? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Corporate landlords are snatching up mobile home parks and jacking up the rent — here’s why such cheap properties are so appealing to wealthy investors
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise Ahead Of Earnings Season; Tesla Stock Continues To Rebound
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    Fed’s Powell won’t stop rate hikes until he ‘terrifies’ the wealthiest of investors, says this CIO
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    Duck Creek Is Being Bought by Vista Equity Partners for $2.6 Billion. The Stock Jumps.
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    CinCor Pharma Stock Surges on AstraZeneca Deal to Buy It
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    ‘It feels like I’m holding two full-time jobs:’ I’m 65, retired and have a $2K pension. I own rental properties, but they’re stressful to maintain. Should I keep them or sell?
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    Bloomberg Apple's India-Made iPhone Exports Surpass $2.5B In 9 Months — Nearly Twice Previous Fiscal Year's Total Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) exported more than $2.5 billion worth of iPhones from India between April and December as the company diversified production amid supply disruptions in China. The total export of the Cupertino-based tech giant in the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2023 was almost twice the previous fiscal year's total. Goldman Sachs Reportedly Plans To Cut  ( 50 min )
    Rite Aid CEO Heyward Donigan Leaves Drugstore Chain
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    Yahoo Finance trending tickers: Lululemon, Chico's, Macy's all issue warnings
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    College degrees could become obsolete—and it could be the first step in giving your job to someone else
    Gartner and LinkedIn experts agree that having a college degree will further lose its value in landing a job this year.  ( 47 min )
    Lululemon Warns of Falling Fourth-Quarter Margins
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    Voyager, Neurocrine ink gene-therapy deal
    Shares of Voyager Therapeutics Inc. rallied 35% in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced a deal with Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. to develop...  ( 22 min )
    Robinhood Shares Worth Nearly $500M Seized in FTX Case
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    Analysts Pick 9 'Cheap' Favorites As Value Stocks Still Dominate
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    Energy Bulls Are Getting Paid to Stay Calm
    Oil and gas stocks are holding steady despite weaker energy prices. Lavish share buybacks may be one reason.  ( 24 min )
    Lululemon Stock Falls on Margin Disappointment
    Lululemon said it now expects its gross margin for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 to decline by 90-110 basis points.  ( 21 min )
    Jack Ma Surrenders Control of Ant Group, Causing Alibaba Shares to Bounce
    Ant Group's political rehabilitation appears complete, with a holding company restructuring that means Ma no longer dominates voting power.  ( 16 min )
    Moderna’s COVID shot to generate $5.0 billion in sales in 2023
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    Mortgage rates to double for nearly 800,000 homes this year - live updates
    Almost 800,000 households are expected to see their mortgage rates more than double this year as they come off low fixed-rate deals.  ( 60 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- The operational chaos that engulfed Southwest Airlines Co. over the busy holiday period was a crisis decades in the making.Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewBrazil Capital Reels After Anti-Lula Rioters Storm CongressShip Refloated After Running Aground in Egypt’s Suez CanalPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeSouth Africa Has Its First Case of Most Transmissible Covid VariantIn the aftermath of a meltdown that le  ( 48 min )
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    Coinbase, MicroStrategy and Other Crypto Stocks Fly. Why Gains Could Continue.
    Traders are betting against beaten-down crypto stocks. But this crowded trade means near-term gains can be extended through a 'short squeeze.'  ( 22 min )
    Employees and managers have a key disagreement about one factor of remote work that affects productivity
    Employers are asking their workers to return to the office in the name of productivity. But employees disagree on how productive they are when in the office—and risk being fired if they don’t show up.  ( 46 min )
    European drugmakers including AstraZeneca pony up for U.S.-listed biopharmas
    European drugmakers announced a trio of deals around a billion dollars each to buy U.S.-listed biopharmas at hefty premiums  ( 23 min )
    Lululemon stock slides premarket after yoga gear maker revises Q4 guidance
    Lululemon Athletica Inc. revised its fourth-quarter guidance on Monday by raising its revenue guidance. tweaking its per-share earnings guidance to a tighter...  ( 23 min )
    France-Based Ipsen Acquires Albireo Pharma Enriching Its Rare Disease Portfolio, Pipeline
    Ipsen (OTC: IPSEY) has agreed to acquire Albireo Pharma Inc (NASDAQ: ALBO) at $42.00 per share in cash for an initial estimated aggregate consideration of $952 million plus one contingent value right (CVR) per share. Each CVR will entitle its holder to deferred cash payments of $10.00 per CVR payable upon the FDA approval of Bylvay in the Biliary Atresia indication at the latest by Dec. 31, 2027. The acquisition of Albireo will provide immediate incremental sales and strengthen Ipsen's rare dise  ( 45 min )
    Ocugen stock up 16% premarket after company announced positive results for its COVID vaccine
    Ocugen Inc. stock rallied 16% in premarket trade Monday, after the biopharma company announced positive results in a trial of its COVID vaccine Covaxin. The...  ( 23 min )
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    8 places you may earn between 3%-7% or more on your money right now (and psst: some have guaranteed returns)
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    Bed Bath & Beyond stock pops on no news as potential bankruptcy looms
    Bed Bath & Beyond see some volatile action ahead of its earnings this week.  ( 47 min )
    Battery Maker SK On Likely To Pull Out Of Proposed JV With Ford
    Electric vehicle battery maker SK On may call off its intended joint venture with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Koc Holding AS in Turkey. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the same in March 2022, Reuters reported. SK plans to retract the JV to produce batteries because of a weak macroeconomic outlook. The JV aimed to produce 30-45 gigawatt hours (GWh) starting in 2025. The final decision whether or not to halt negotiations regarding the joint venture has not been made  ( 46 min )
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    "If for some reason you can’t keep up with the repayment of the loan or line, you are at risk of losing your home,” says Orman.  ( 25 min )
    These Stocks Are Moving the Most Monday: CinCor, Albireo, Macy’s, Alibaba, and More
    CinCor Pharma is being acquired by AstraZeneca in a deal valued at about $1.8 billion; Macy's issues a sales warning.  ( 22 min )
    Alibaba Shares Soar After Billionaire Jack Ma Cedes Control of Ant
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    AstraZeneca to Buy U.S. Drugmaker CinCor for at Least $1.3 Billion
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    Macy's quietly lays an egg — and more may be coming for retail: Morning Brief
    Macy's had a poor holiday season. Here's how to be thinking through the retail trade. More on that, and what else to watch in markets on Monday, January 9, 2022.  ( 47 min )
    CinCor Pharma Stock Surges on Deal to Be Acquired by AstraZeneca
    AstraZeneca said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, will bolster its cardiorenal pipeline  ( 21 min )
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    Alibaba Stock Surges After Jack Ma Gives Up Control of Ant Group
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    AstraZeneca to Buy U.S. Cardiorenal-Drug Maker
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    Rising car prices and interest rates are making car loans more expensive, putting buyers at risk of negative equity.  ( 11 min )
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    10 Checking Accounts the Ultra Rich Use
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    American Express Black vs. Platinum: What's the Difference?
    How does the coveted American Express Black Card—the choice of the elite—compare to the Amex Platinum card?  ( 18 min )
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    The trade-off between paying off your mortgage and saving more for retirement depends on how long you've had the mortgage and how far you are from retiring.  ( 17 min )
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    The key difference between deferred compensation plans and 401(k)s is the amount of money that can be saved for retirement.  ( 15 min )
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    Lululemon Shares Slide on Warning
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    Goldman to Axe 3,200 Workers
    A costly consumer banking venture, slowdowns in mergers, and dwindling asset prices are prompting Goldman to reduce expenses.  ( 11 min )
    DOJ Seizes SBF's $465 Million Robinhood Stake
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    Your retirement security depends on your accounts and the nest egg you build with them. Find out how to get the most out of your 401(k) plan.  ( 23 min )
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    Wereldberoemd restaurant Noma sluit eind 2024 de deuren
    Het wereldberoemde restaurant Noma in Kopenhagen gaat eind volgend jaar dicht. Het concept van haute cuisine met "slopende uren en intense werkcultuur" heeft een breekpunt bereikt, zegt chef-kok en eigenaar René Redzepi tegen The New York Times.  ( 4 min )
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    Opvallende aankondigingen op techbeurs: oven met livestream en een plassensor
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    Aantal reizigers op Schiphol verdubbeld, maar precoronaniveau is nog ver weg
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    Turks elektrisch automerk wil naar Nederland met compacte SUV
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    Ruzie tussen aannemers legt deel van bouw essentiële fabriek voor gas stil
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    Ruzie tussen aannemers legt bouw van essentiële fabriek voor gas stil
    Een hoogopgelopen conflict tussen twee aannemers zorgt voor vertraging bij de bouw van een belangrijke fabriek voor de gasvoorziening in Nederland. Het gaat om de stikstofinstallatie in Zuidbroek, die geïmporteerd gas kan omzetten naar gas dat huishoudens kunnen gebruiken. Door het geruzie stonden maandagochtend zo'n 150 werknemers voor een gesloten poort bij de bouwplaats, meldt RTV Noord.  ( 4 min )
    Lifehack: Wat je niet moet doen als je de tv schoonmaakt (en wat wel)
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    Tony's Chocolonely groeit hard, voornamelijk door populariteit in VS
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    Lululemon Shares Slide on Warning
    Lululemon reversed course, saying that margins contracted in the fourth quarter  ( 1 min )
    Goldman to Axe 3,200
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    The Stock Market Is Off to a Great Start. Earnings Season Could Be a Problem.
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    Stocks Poised for Higher Open
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    Billionaire Leon Cooperman Says the Bear Market Is Expected to Continue in 2023 — Here Are 2 ‘Safe Haven’ Stocks That Analysts Like
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    3 Solar Stocks To Buy And Hold Until 2026
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    Asian Stocks Set to Follow US After ISM Miss, Jobs: Markets Wrap
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    Elon Musk says he can’t get fair trial in California in Tesla shareholder suit, wants Texas
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    Bitcoin or gold? Beware the ‘malignant tumor,’ says ‘Black Swan’ guru Nassim Nicholas Taleb
    "Technology comes and goes, gold stays, at least physically. Once neglected for a brief period, Bitcoin would necessarily collapse.”  ( 47 min )
    JPMorgan Chase, Delta Air Lines, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and More Stocks for Investors to Watch This Week
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    Dear Tax Guy: I plan to make $6,000 selling stuff on eBay. Can I put it into an IRA instead of paying taxes?
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    Dear Tax Guy: Our accountant charged $486 for a simple gift-tax return. Why would it cost so much?
    'Why can’t we just add a form to our regular tax return? What is so complicated that it would cost so much?'  ( 27 min )
    FTX Collapse: Barry Silbert's Crypto Empire Is In the Crosshairs of Regulators
    Digital Currency Group, the head of Barry Silbert's crypto empire, is under DoJ and SEC investigations, according to Bloomberg News.  ( 11 min )
    Wall Street Still Counting on Big Tech Rip Once Fed Eases Hikes
    (Bloomberg) -- Wall Street tech bulls are counting on the industry’s megacap stocks to move higher before long and jump start a rebound in the S&P 500.Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenSouth Africa Has Its First Case of Most Transmissible Covid VariantTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearUkraine Latest: Kyiv Denies Claim of Deadly Strike by RussiaThe hop  ( 48 min )
    Wall Street's sleuth of bears is growing
    Stocks kicked off the new year on a positive note, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.4% last week. The index is now up 8.9% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03 and down 18.8% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.  ( 51 min )
    The Dow takes ‘important first step’ toward a new bull market
    Don't dis the Dow because it only includes 30 stocks, because if the market is going to bounce back from last year's selloff, it'll be the Dow that leads it.  ( 24 min )
    Tech’s Bill Is Coming Due. Investors Aren’t the Only Ones Who Will Pay.
    Tech companies went on a spending binge to satisfy pandemic demand. Then came the reopening and the rate hikes. Now, investors, consumers, and employees are paying the price.  ( 53 min )
    Bearish Bets: 3 Big Board Stocks You Should Think About Shorting This Week
    These recently downgraded names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 11 min )
    Google Might Need to Be Un-Google-Like
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    Adobe’s CEO Sizes Up the State of Tech Now
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    Inflation data, banks kick off earnings season: What to know this week
    The first big rally of 2023 will be put to the test next week when investors face a highly-anticipated inflation reading and fourth-quarter earning from Wall Street's biggest banks.  ( 50 min )
    I'm a Retiree. What Are My Part-Time Job Options?
    Retired people need to stay busy and it never hurts to make extra cash, especially when you're on a fixed income. If you're thinking of working while retired, let's go over some of the best part-time jobs for retirees. Here are … Continue reading → The post 9 Best Part-Time Jobs for Retirees appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    When Are My Health Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible?
    Health insurance premiums can be tax-deductible under some circumstances. Taxpayers who itemize may be able to use this deduction to the extent that their total medical and dental expenses, including health insurance premiums, exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income. Self-employed … Continue reading → The post When Are Health Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    Can I Realistically Save $1 Million Dollars in 10 Years?
    If you're looking to put away more money for retirement, you may have a goal in mind that you're trying to reach, such as saving $1 million. You may want to earn and save more than that, of course, but … Continue reading → The post How to Save $1 Million Dollars appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    I'm Divorced. Can Both My Ex and I Claim Head of Household For Taxes?
    Getting divorced can have financial implications for how you file taxes. One question you might have is whether both of you can claim head of household if you maintain separate residences but share children. The IRS allows legally separated or … Continue reading → The post Can Both Divorced Parents Claim Head of Household? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Ask An Advisor: Can I Harness the Bear Market to Cut My RMDs and Tax Bill?
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    Bonds Open 2023 With a Rally
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    Delta Fixes a Key Passenger Pain Point (And the Solution Is Free)
    Airline plans to roll out offering starting in February.  ( 11 min )
    Here's My Shiny New Top Stock Pick for 2023
    I believe the gold's technical setup is very attractive, and here's how I've chosen to play it.  ( 11 min )
    Do I Owe Taxes on My Social Security Income?
    How Social Security income is taxed depends on how much income you have from other sources. Here are the 2022 IRS limits for individual and joint filers.  ( 50 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Loom After Market Rally Takes Big Step; 9 Stocks Flash Buy Signals
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    Why Goodyear is all in on making tires from corn and soybean oil
    Goodyear remains on track to hit this big tire sustainability goal. Here's why it matters to investors.  ( 47 min )
    Tech stocks: Embrace ‘the mullet trade,’ Jefferies analyst says
    One tech analyst explains why a recovery in tech stocks may resemble the '90s favorite haircut.  ( 46 min )
    Morgan Stanley: Prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet watches will keep plunging due to a flood of supply — but these 3 real assets are still scarce and coveted
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    Wake up and smell the diesel.  ( 48 min )
    Tech Industry Reversal Intensifies With New Rounds of Layoffs
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    Developing Nations Aren’t Ready for EVs—Unless They Are Made in China
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    Putin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves Europe
    (Bloomberg) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to squeeze Europe by weaponizing energy look to be fizzling at least for now. Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealMild weather,  ( 48 min )
    The Best Way to Buy Silver
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    How 401(k) Matching Works
    Depending on your 401(k) plan, contributions may be matched by an employer in a number of ways.  ( 19 min )
    Noninterest Expense Definition
    A noninterest expense is an accounting classification for particular costs incurred by financial companies that are not related to the payment of interest.  ( 15 min )
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    Though eBay is free for buyers, the $24.6 billion company generates significant revenue from its sellers and through advertisements.  ( 15 min )
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    The Big Risks of Investing in Facebook (Meta) Stock
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    Do I Pay Capital Gains Taxes on a House That My Company Sells Back to Me?
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    Innovation Runs Wild at Annual Vegas Tech Party
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    Bouwer stikstofinstallatie Groningen beëindigt contract met onderaannemer
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    These Are The 5 Best EV Stocks To Buy And Watch Now
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    Year of the Bond Starts With a $150 Billion Spree
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    US CPI Will Help Determine Size of Next Fed Rate Hike: Eco Week
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    Jack Ma cedes control of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group
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    Efforts to keep workers from cashing out their 401(k)s gain steam
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    Which Mutual Funds Are Good for Your Taxes?
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    Bigger isn't always better though.  ( 47 min )
    Optimism Makes Comeback on Wall Street With Soft Landing Eyed
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    Crypto Exchange Huobi Has Bad News
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    Can I Retire on $10 Million?
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    Noncompete agreements will be a thing of the past for workers — from hairstylists to executives — if federal regulators have their way
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    Can I Deduct My Church Donations From My Taxes?
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    Inflation Tax Adjustments For 2023: What You Need to Know
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    I'm a High-Net-Worth Individual. Which Trust Is Right For Me?
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    Do I Need to File a Tax Return on Living Trusts?
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    How Will Flipping Houses Affect My Taxes?
    Flipping houses can be a lucrative business. But don't let the idealized house-flipping TV shows affect your view of how it works. You need to be experienced, funded and knowledgeable about what you're doing. That's especially true when it comes … Continue reading → The post Flipping Houses and Taxes: Real Estate Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Ask an Advisor: Should I Cash Out My Annuities?
    I have a significant sum invested in several annuities. I would like to switch that money into index funds and pay taxes as the money is withdrawn. Is this recommended? How would I do this? -Vlad Transferring any amount of … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: Should I Cash Out My Annuities? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    You May Have Old 401(k) Accounts. Here's How to Find Them
    It is not uncommon to lose track of an old 401(k) account after you change jobs. It's easy for people to assume their 401(k) contributions continue when they get a new job. Financial services company Capitalize estimated that 24.3 million … Continue reading → The post How to Find Old 401(k) Accounts appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Should I Stick With My Workplace Retirement Plan?
    Retirees are staying in defined-contribution (DC) plans long after retirement, according to T. Rowe Price. DC plans are typically tax-advantaged accounts, such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s, offered by employers. Advisors should understand why employees stay invested in these accounts years … Continue reading → The post Here's Why Retirees Are Sticking With Workplace Retirement Plans appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    With the housing market ‘fizzled out,’ 2023 is off to the worst start in decades — but here’s why analysts are dreaming of a mild spring
    Demand has dropped to a quarter-century low, as buyers balk at monthly payments 64% higher than last year.  ( 47 min )
    I Want to Retire by 59. How Can I Do It?
    The 60s are probably the most common age that Americans retire during. Retiring at age 59 is a possibility, though, with some proper planning. For most people, once they’ve turned 59.5, they can begin withdrawing from their tax-advantaged retirement accounts without … Continue reading → The post How to Retire at 59: Step-by-Step Plan appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    GE’s Spinoff Deserves Healthy Skepticism
    While GE HealthCare will deliver better growth as a stand-alone, the new company’s valuation looks stretched and its leverage is high.  ( 24 min )
    Why a stock market obsessed with the Fed’s inflation fight should focus on Main Street jobs in 2023
    The focus at the Federal Reserve is increasingly on a still robust labor market as it keeps up its inflation fight.  ( 26 min )
    These money and investing tips can keep you afloat if stocks circle the drain
    Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )
    If Bed Bath & Beyond goes out of business, here's what may happen to its rivals
    There be could be some short-term pain for Bed Bath & Beyond's rivals.  ( 47 min )
    World Bank to Warn of Global Recession Risk in Economic Outlook
    (Bloomberg) -- The World Bank is concerned that “further adverse shocks” could push the global economy into recession in 2023, with small states especially vulnerable.Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7  ( 46 min )
    The ‘everything bubble’ has popped and the experts on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley were spectacularly wrong about a ton of things
    Morgan Stanley analysts were sure Carvana stock would hit $430 a share and the crypto faithful believed Bitcoin would top $1 million.  ( 50 min )
    'I'm begging all of you': Suze Orman says avoid these 5 financial missteps if you are trying to climb out of debt
    The finance icon doesn't mince words when it comes to debt.  ( 48 min )
    FTX Seeks to Recoup Sam Bankman-Fried’s Charitable Donations
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    Best Stock-Fund Managers of 2022
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    Top Picks 2023- ATT T
    Owning AT&T Inc (T) — a Top Pick for aggressive investors — has been an exercise in patience since the retirement of visionary CEO Ed Whitacre, who combined wireline and wireless franchises of four “Baby Bells” and several regional service providers, suggests Roger Conrad, editor of Conrad's Utility Investor.  ( 47 min )
    Impatient Investors Need to Remember the Lessons of the Dot-Com Bubble
    Just because growth stocks are down from their peak doesn't mean they're cheap, writes Michael Kops.  ( 24 min )
    China Is Open Again. 13 Ways to Tap Into Its Recovery Right Now.
    Chinese policy makers who have stifled growth in recent years with restrictions and crackdowns on the private sector are now focusing on growth.  ( 22 min )
    Brussels trashes Ireland’s economic model with meddling on Big Tech
    Leo Varadkar and Mark Zuckerberg had nothing but kind words to say about each other when the pair met at Facebook’s Menlo Park headquarters in Silicon Valley to cement their mutually beneficial relationship.  ( 48 min )
    Jack Ma Cedes Control of Fintech Giant Ant Group
    The Chinese billionaire entrepreneur is taking a step further away from the business empire he created decades ago.  ( 24 min )
    Crypto Conglomerate DCG Being Investigated by DOJ, SEC: Report
    Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group and Genesis, one of its subsidiaries, a report late Friday said.  ( 45 min )
    United and 3 Other Airline Stocks That Can Fly Even Higher
    After a strong second half of 2022, the demand picture in 2023 is less clear, meaning investors may need to be more selective when it comes to picking global airline stocks.  ( 21 min )
    Billionaire Jack Ma Is Giving Up Control of Ant Group
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    China Extends Gold Buying With Fresh Flows to Central Bank
    (Bloomberg) -- China reported an increase in its gold reserves for a second straight month, topping up holdings again after its first reported purchase in more than three years.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes  ( 47 min )
    Noncompete Clauses: What They Are and What to Know Before Signing Your Contract
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    Despite challenges, Netflix says its ad tier is doing well
    In November, Netflix unveiled its long-anticipated ad-supported tier which offers customers in select markets, including the U.S., the ability to offset the cost of a Netflix subscription by allowing their viewing to be interrupted with ad breaks. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Netflix President of Worldwide Advertising, Jeremi Gorman, offered some initial insight into how the product has been performing as well as the streamer's future plans. This is also good for the consumer experience, she noted, as it means viewers won't be bored by one car ad after another.  ( 47 min )
    The Stock Market Just Had a Great Start to 2023. Too Bad Earnings Season Starts Next Week.
    The S&P 500 had its best week since November. Reports from JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America will be among those that could confirm the rally—or send shares sliding.  ( 22 min )
    Barron’s Trader Stock Picks Had a Better Year Than the Market. What Worked—and What Didn’t.
    The call we’re most proud of was one made before 2022 began, when we warned the year would start off badly. We stayed bearish, and we’re glad we did.  ( 22 min )
    Charles Schwab Stock Is Ready to Put 2022 Behind It. It’s Time to Buy.
    After going nowhere last year, the brokerage looks ready to bust out—and could even surpass its record high.  ( 22 min )
    Macy stores closing: Four more stores shuttered in latest round. Here's the list.
    Macy's is closing more stores as part of the 2023 growth strategy and affected employees jobs could work at nearby locations or get severance packages  ( 46 min )
    It’s Pharma Time: Why Merck and Lilly Are Buys, but Not Pfizer.
    With rates rising, biotech has faded. Investors have favored the pharma stalwarts. Bank of America’s drug analyst Geoff Meacham runs through the one’s to watch and a few to avoid. Plus: Could it be another banner year for Devon Energy?  ( 22 min )
    The Case for Holding—Not Selling—GE’s Healthcare Stock
    GE HealthCare Technologies is currently being valued at a discount to its peers, not surprising since it just started trading this past week. But for GE investors, the combination of GE HeathCare and the rest of GE is already a plus.  ( 22 min )
    REITs May Feel Sting from Bed Bath & Beyond’s Woes
    The homegoods retailer announced earlier this week it had “substantial doubt” it can continue. That may cause a headache for its landlords.  ( 22 min )
    BP and Shell vs. Exxon and Chevron: The Mystery of Big Oil’s P/E Gap
    Stocks of all the oil giants did very nicely in 2022. But investors valued the two U.S. giants more highly than their U.K. counterparts. The reason may lie in how the companies are transitioning to renewable energy.  ( 22 min )
    Semiconductor Stocks Are Struggling. A Bottom Could Be Nearer.
    Samsung Electronics’ dismal profits are another wake-up call for the industry. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on the latest FOMC minutes, a gold/TIPS divergence, energy stocks’ surge, and what keeps former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan up at night.  ( 22 min )
    Market Rally Takes Big Step, 9 Stocks Flash Buy Signals; Tesla's EV Price War
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    Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)
    The AAOIFI is a non-profit organization established to maintain and promote Shari'ah standards for Islamic financial institutions.  ( 15 min )
    The Ultimate Guide to Amex Membership Rewards
    Our comprehensive guide to the American Express Membership Rewards program.  ( 24 min )
    The 3 Pillars of Corporate Sustainability
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    Supply-Side Theory: Definition and Comparison to Demand-Side
    The supply-side theory, or supply-side economics, holds that economic growth is stimulated through fiscal policies designed to increase the supply of goods and services.  ( 19 min )
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    Structural Unemployment: Definition, Causes, and Examples
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    NU+ | Koplopers: Heet water uit 'ondergrondse zwembaden' houdt kassen warm
    Hoe meer groene energie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit deel: kassen verwarmen met heet water dat honderden meters onder de grond is opgeslagen.  ( 4 min )
    Dit zijn op dit moment de beste smartphones tot 350 euro
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    Bankieren bij een gratis bank: dit zijn de voor- en nadelen
    Een aantal nieuwe, vaak buitenlandse financiële dienstverleners biedt hier gratis bankdiensten aan. Denk aan overboeken, betalen, beperkt cash geld opnemen en een (virtuele) bankpas. Is dat handig en betrouwbaar? En waar moet je op letten als je met zo'n nieuwe, gratis bank in zee gaat?  ( 6 min )
    We blijven ondanks de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt flexverslaafd
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    AbbVie cuts earnings forecast due to milestone payments
    AbbVie Inc. lowered its outlook for the quarter and year late Friday for research and development expenses and milestone payments to partners.  ( 24 min )
    Stock Market Investing Action Plan: Earnings Season And A Black Box Rally
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    Tesla’s Battered Stock Looks Like a Buy Again
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    Dividends Versus Interest Income
    Readers weigh in on income ideas for 2023, recession fears, the CDFI program, and preparing for uncertainty in 2023  ( 21 min )
    Were You Rekt by FTX? This Website Connects You to Law Enforcement
    There are a lot of people eager to line up to collect what's theirs, so the feds have put up a website to manage the load.  ( 47 min )
    Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, World Wrestling Entertainment: Stocks That Defined the Week
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    FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements could have biggest impact on tech industry
    A proposed FTC ban on noncompete agreements would apply across all industries and income levels, but could have the biggest impact on the tech industry.  ( 26 min )
    Two Covid-era biotech IPOs — Spruce and Graphite Bio — see stock head in different directions
    It's been an up-and-down week for Bay Area life sciences stocks as health care executives start to flow into San Francisco for the 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.  ( 17 min )
    Bay Area Council CEO on downtown San Francisco: ‘Somewhat of a ghost town’ with a ‘whirlwind of problems’
    The Bay Area Council is among those surveying Bay Area residents this month to find out what will bring them into the city for work, dining and entertainment.  ( 16 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Huobi Tensions Sink Tron Token Price
    ALSO: Bitcoin and ether traded up. Equities also rose after a strong U.S. jobs report.  ( 46 min )
    Major Retailer Appears Headed For Bankruptcy
    The beloved chain blames high inflation and struggling sales.  ( 10 min )
    Earnings Calendar, Analyst Estimates And Stocks To Watch
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    5 Biggest Oil Tanker Companies
    With Scorpio leading the pack, these are the 5 biggest oil tanker companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )
    Beer Sales Drop as Consumers Balk at Higher Prices
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    Verizon shares log best six-day stretch since 2020
    The new year is bringing new momentum for Verizon Communications Inc.'s stock.  ( 24 min )
    Dollar Slides as Wall Street Weighs Fed’s Likely Policy Path
    (Bloomberg) -- The dollar plunged by the most in more than three weeks as US data prompted some traders to bet on smaller Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes ahead. Most Read from BloombergThailand Brings Back Covid Entry Rules as China’s Borders ReopenMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceThe 6 Republicans Who Switched Their Votes to Make McCarthy House SpeakerSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Bi  ( 47 min )
    Six Retail Stocks To Keep An Eye On In IBD 50
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    Dow surges 700 points Friday, S&P 500 snaps four-week losing streak after employment report shows wage gains cooled in December
    U.S. stocks ended sharply higher Friday after an employment report showed wage gains slowed in December, fueling hopes that the Federal Reserve's interest...  ( 26 min )
    CES 2023: AMD, Nvidia, auto applications get the hype, but analysts say this one chip maker ruled
    As CES 2023 draws to a close this weekend much of the attention in the chip world was lauded on companies like Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp....  ( 26 min )
    Dow Jones Rallies On This; Tesla Stock Fights Back, Elon Musk Jokes; WWE Stock Gorilla Presses Higher
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    Carvana to scrap plans for new West Valley inspection center amid financial turmoil
    The company's new inspection facility was slated to bring hundreds of jobs to this West Valley city. Now, it's unlikely the company will build the project as it faces potential bankruptcy.  ( 16 min )
    Daniel Ives says the tech sector will be up ~20% in 2023 — here are 2 stocks to play that bullish sentiment
    It’s no secret that the tech sector took a pounding in last year’s bearish market. In fact, the tech-heavy NASDAQ index lost more than 33% during 2022, leading the way in the market decline. But savvy investors have long bet that what goes down must come back up. Daniel Ives, Wedbush’s well-known tech bull, sees reasons for hope in the tech sector in 2023. In fact, he sees the sector making a significant bounce, and, at least in part, he credits the current downturn for setting up that possibili  ( 49 min )
    Signs of Seller Exhaustion Left Stocks Primed for a Big Bounce
    (Bloomberg) -- A pattern has persisted in stocks the past year. A downdraft steepens, sellers get the selling out of their systems, and the market is left poised for an often-powerful jump.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Bill  ( 48 min )
    Treasury yields plunge on raft of U.S. data, handing 30-year rate biggest weekly decline since March 2020
    Treasury yields plummet after U.S. data points to slowing wage growth and broadening weakness in the economy.  ( 24 min )
    Berkshire Hathaway Could Face a Big Tax Hit if the Bull Market Resumes
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    Meer geld in subsidiepot elektrische auto's, maar bedrag per auto is lager
    Het digitale loket voor subsidie voor het kopen of leasen van een elektrische auto gaat op 10 januari om 9.00 uur weer open. Dit jaar zit er 99,4 miljoen euro in de pot. Dat is meer dan afgelopen jaar, maar het bedrag per auto is lager. Dat laat de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) weten aan NU.nl.  ( 4 min )
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    Crypto Lender Genesis Slashes 30% of Staff, Considers Bankruptcy
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    How to Reduce Your Taxes and AGI by Giving to Charity
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    CFPB Issues Annual Report on Credit Reporting Agencies
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    16 Tax Deductions and Benefits for the Self-Employed
    Running your own business poses risk. Knowing where you can save money is crucial, and there are a number of tax breaks that can help you do just that.  ( 32 min )
    Student Loan Asset-Backed Securities: Safe or Subprime?
    Similar to the mortgage-backed securities that led to the 2008 recession, student loan asset-backed securities might cause the next financial crisis.  ( 17 min )
    7 Reasons for an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
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    FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Clauses for Workers
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    Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried?
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    Silvergate Shares Plunge 45% After $8 Billion Crypto Run Is Revealed
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    Amazon Cuts More Workers Than Expected
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    The Best Jumbo Mortgage Rates for 2023
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    Naver Wraps Up Poshmark Acquisition
    Shares of Poshmark were delisted on the Nasdaq.  ( 46 min )
    Stocks moving after hours: WWE, Costco
    These are some of the stocks moving in after hours on Jan. 5, 2023.  ( 45 min )
    Looking for clues about iPhone supply? Ask AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
    How have iPhone sales have fared in the wake of production constraints on high-end models? Some public companies may have just offered a few clues.  ( 24 min )
    Wells Fargo’s prominent banking analyst sees big upside for Bank of America
    “To a degree, BofA is akin to a digital bank with a physical presence," the analyst said.  ( 16 min )
    Salesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 Deal
    (Bloomberg) -- Salesforce Inc. division Tableau was hit harder than other units in the company’s largest-ever round of jobs cuts this week, adding to a major reorganization that signals the $15.7 billion acquisition hasn’t lived up to expectations.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUkraine Latest: U  ( 47 min )
    CytomX shares surge more than 50% on Moderna partnership
    CytomX Therapeutics Inc. shares soared more than 50% in the extended session Thursday after the small biotech company announced a partnership with Moderna...  ( 22 min )
    ChatGPT Creator in Investor Talks at $29 Billion Valuation
    A tender offer at that valuation would make OpenAI one of the most valuable startups in the U.S., bucking a tech retrenchment.  ( 26 min )
    Real estate guru Grant Cardone says he'd be embarrassed as a husband, father and human being if he made just $400K per year — here are 3 simple ways to boost your income now
    Even $2.7 million won’t cut it for Uncle G.  ( 48 min )
    Fed’s Bullard Says Falling Money Supply a Good Sign on Inflation
    (Bloomberg) -- A sharp decline in the M2 measure of the US money supply could be good news for policymakers in their efforts to bring high inflation under control, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 Ev  ( 47 min )
    Costco stock rises as holiday sales gain even as online sales recede
    Costco shares ticked higher in the extended session Thursday after the warehouse club reported a rise in holiday sales from a year ago  ( 23 min )
    10 Biggest Canadian Oil & Gas Companies
    With Cenovus Energy leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest Canadian oil & gas companies by 12-months trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )
    U.S. Auto Sales: GM Is No. 1 Carmaker In 2022; Ford Is No. 2 EV Maker Behind Tesla
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    Cisco layoffs begin with hundreds of job cuts in California and more expected
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    “The idea in your head that you can quietly hide in your ivory tower and that this will all just magically go away, or that this is someone else’s problem, is pure fantasy,” Cameron Winklevoss wrote to former friend Barry Silbert.  ( 50 min )
    Berkshire Hathaway’s Profits in Snowflake Stock Have Melted Away
    Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway once had a paper profit of $1.7 billion after buying shares of software firm Snowflake at its hot 2020 IPO. It's almost all gone now.  ( 21 min )
    Fed to stock market: Big rallies will only prolong painful inflation fight
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    3 Dividend Stocks With Attractively Low Payout Ratios
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    SmileDirectClub competitor files lawsuit alleging 'false and fraudulent' claims
    The complaint alleges that SmileDirectClub's "false and fraudulent" claims have costs its competitor millions of dollars.  ( 16 min )
    Vanguard Inflows Topped 2022, Beating iShares
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    ‘I can no longer be an executive at a high level’: Workers with disabilities, including long COVID, are finding their place as companies become more flexible
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    One Iowa credit union is offering a 6% APY on its 1-year CDs. 3 reasons to consider opening one right now
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    Analyst sees Boeing climbing on big December performance
    One aerospace observer believes Boeing will report "blowout" delivery numbers for the final month of 2022.  ( 15 min )
    ‘Rage-applying’ is the new ‘quiet quitting,’ and it’s helping Gen Z and millennials land $30,000 raises
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    Tech stocks: It's 'still too early' to get back in, says UBS strategist
    Growth stocks led on the downside in 2022, but it's still not the time to buy them, say UBS strategists.  ( 45 min )
    Deere Jumps Into Electric Excavators in Tech Transformation
    (Bloomberg) -- Deere & Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of farm equipment, launched a new electric excavator amid rising demand to reduce emissions in heavy industry.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceUkraine Latest: US, Germany Se  ( 47 min )
    AMTD Digital Stock Surges, Rising About 200%
    The U.S.-listed shares of AMTD Digital surged on Thursday, recently up some 200% on heavy volume. The Asia-focused company's operations include financial services, marketing, media and digital investments. It didn't appear to issue any press releases or Securities and Exchange Commission filings on  ( 24 min )
    Anyone Who Took Money From FTX Ought to Repay It
    In his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, current FTX CEO Jay J. Ray III laid out the most convincing case that fraud was committed while former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried held the reins at the bankrupt crypto exchange. Evidence strongly suggests FTX user funds were commingled, Ray wrote, in part to fund a lavish “spending binge” by the “FTX Group” beginning in late 2021.  ( 48 min )
    General Electric: Buy the Dips as the Shares Break Out
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    Apple stock: 'It's a Rock of Gibraltar,' says Wedbush's Dan Ives
    Wedbush Securities cut its Apple price target, but insists demand remains strong.  ( 47 min )
    Do Retirement Accounts Go Through Probate?
    Your retirement accounts may have to go through a long and costly probate process unless you designate your beneficiaries in the right way.  ( 17 min )
    ‘Old habits die hard’: Traders take second look at 5%-plus U.S. interest rate by March
    It's taken traders almost four months to register the likelihood that U.S. interest rates could reach their highest level since 2006 in the next two months  ( 26 min )
    Why gold prices may be headed for record highs this year
    Gold recently climbed to its highest prices in nearly seven months, feeding expectations that the precious metal is on track to notch record highs this year.  ( 26 min )
    Mark Cuban Warns of Potential New Crypto Scandal and Fraud
    The billionaire investor tells TheStreet that a new scandal will soon rock the cryptocurrency industry.  ( 12 min )
    Devon Energy Stock Shows Rising Relative Strength, Gets An Upgrade
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    Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Pays Off Silvergate Revolving Credit
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    Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research Joins Chorus Objecting to Binance Voyager Buy
    The $1 billion transaction has also been opposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Texas regulators  ( 47 min )
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    While there's significant commonality between the two only one stands out.  ( 17 min )
    Walgreens Beats Earnings Expectations but Posts Net Loss on Opioid Settlement
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    'Big Short' Investor Burry Attacks Software Giant Salesforce
    The legendary investor says the stock market should have harshly punished the software group.  ( 13 min )
    U.S. stocks slide on jobs data, hawkish Fed commentary
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    Bed Bath & Beyond warns it may go out of business, stock tanks to lowest levels in 30 years
    Bed Bath & Beyond may have one foot in the retail grave as its struggles continued ahead of the holiday season.  ( 46 min )
    Silvergate Tumbles After FTX Implosion Prompts $8.1 Billion Bank Run
    (Bloomberg) -- Silvergate Capital Corp. shares plunged after the bank said the crypto industry’s meltdown triggered a run on deposits, prompting the company to sell assets at a steep loss and fire 40% of its staff.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and  ( 47 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- The percentage of US consumers paying at least $1,000 a month for their cars soared to a record, adding to concerns that borrowers may be getting in over their heads.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUkraine Latest: US and Germany to Send Their Armored VehiclesWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon  ( 47 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stocks fall after strong labor market data
    U.S. stocks sank Thursday morning after economic data showed private payrolls rose more than expected last month and weekly jobless claims fell to a three-month low, pointing to continued tightness in the labor market despite higher interest rates.  ( 48 min )
    Bonds Are Back. Here Are the Income-Generating Funds to Buy Now.
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    Goldman Sachs Says Investors Should Buy These 3 Solar Energy Stocks; Sees Over 50% Upside Potential
    The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may or may not impact inflation – but it contains provisions that are certain to impact clean energy, and particularly the residential and commercial solar power segments. In fact, banking giant Goldman Sachs believes the IRA is one of the most meaningful policy developments for the US solar and energy storage sector and clears the way for at least a decade-long runway for stable installation growth across all residential, commercial and utility-  ( 50 min )
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    Annuities can be complex, and it's easy to be overwhelmed by the different types and sub-types, but they are one of the best ways to receive guaranteed income in retirement. While $5 million sounds like plenty of money to retire … Continue reading → The post How Much Would a $5 Million Annuity Pay appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Many Roth Conversions Per Year Does the IRS Allow?
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    Can Nursing Homes Take My Life Insurance From My Beneficiary?
    A lengthy nursing home stay can be expensive, and if you don't qualify for Medicaid, you may need to draw down your assets to pay for it. You may choose to leave a life insurance policy behind to help your … Continue reading → The post Can Nursing Homes Take Your Life Insurance From Your Beneficiary? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Ask an Advisor: Should I Stop Reinvesting Dividends?
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    Dow Jones Futures Extend Losses On Strong Jobs Data; Silvergate Crashes On $8.1 Billion In Withdrawals
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    Novocure, Zai shares rally after lung-cancer treatment meets primary endpoint in study
    Shares of Novocure Ltd. soared 71.5% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company said the experimental non-small cell lung cancer treatment it’s...  ( 22 min )
    US Employers Add 235,000 Jobs, More Than Forecast
    (Bloomberg) -- US companies added more jobs than expected in December, driven by small- and medium-sized businesses, and highlighting the resilience of labor demand that’s underpinning wage growth. Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Te  ( 47 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Plunges As Retailer Explores Bankruptcy, Restructuring Options
    Bed Bath & Beyond said it "continues to consider all strategic alternatives ... including obtaining relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code."  ( 11 min )
    Microsoft Gets a New Buy Rating. Artificial Intelligence Could Be a Game Changer.
    Analysts at Davidson say incorporating ChatGPT into cloud services and internet search could boost Microsoft shares.  ( 22 min )
    Walgreens Falls as Profit View Unchanged While Sales Seen Rising
    (Bloomberg) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. raised its yearly sales forecast as currency exchange rates eased and the drugstore chain’s first-quarter revenue beat expectations. The shares fell as its profit view for fiscal 2023 remained unchanged.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘  ( 47 min )
    'Dogs Of The Dow' Stocks Just Paid Off; Here Are The Top 10 For 2023
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    Roth IRA conversions: Take advantage of this limited-time offer to save on your tax hit
    Market conditions are perfect right now to pay tax on some of your retirement funds and avoid a bigger hit later.  ( 27 min )
    Walgreens Sales Fall as Demand for Covid Vaccines Wanes
    The drugstore chain swung to a quarterly loss due to previously disclosed $6.5 billion opioid settlement.  ( 24 min )
    Constellation Brands third-quarter profit drops
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    JP Morgan’s chief U.S. economist warns of job losses and higher unemployment ahead: ‘We are expecting the economy to slip into a recession’
    Hopes for a Fed pivot are premature, as Jay Powell has not succeeded yet in anchoring inflation expectations.  ( 48 min )
    Silvergate Stock Plunges As FTX Collapse Triggers $8.1 Billion In Customer Withdrawals
    "The digital asset industry has undergone a transformational shift, with significant over-leverage in the industry leading to several high-profile bankruptcies," Silvergate said.  ( 11 min )
    Silvergate Stock Sinks as Crypto Bank Says Deposits Have Plunged
    As FTX collapsed in November, crypto bank Silvergate experienced a bank run. Deposits plunged by $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter.  ( 22 min )
    Walgreens beats revenue expectations in the first quarter
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    Qualcomm goes all in on auto at CES 2023
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    Johnson & Johnson Files For IPO of Consumer Health Division Kenvue
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    Silvergate Raced to Cover $8.1 Billion in Withdrawals During Crypto Meltdown
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    Amazon, Salesforce: When one veteran portfolio manager will feel good about buying battered tech stocks
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    Why investors should stop fixating on Apple and Tesla stock in 2023: Morning Brief
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    Amazon’s 18,000 layoffs set the tone for what hiring and firing will look like in 2023
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    The video gaming sector is a $195.6 billion dollar industry with a predicted CAGR of 14% through 2030 – and during the last recession, back in 2008, it continued to see strong sales growth. Games have a number of attributes that contribute to their success in down-bound markets. To start with, customers will continue to buy gaming products, and once purchased, games can continue entertaining over an extended period of time. Many gaming companies also offer free-to-play games, online or for downl  ( 48 min )
    Bonds Are Back. Here Are the Income-Generating Funds to Buy Now.
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    Gold’s Rally May Last. Economic Uncertainty Is Great for the Price.
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    European Stocks, US Futures Fall Amid Fed Caution: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- European stocks and US equity futures slipped as investors balanced further signs of China’s reopening with cautious commentary from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosNew Hedge Fund Soars 163% Betting It’s All Going DownFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Ju  ( 48 min )
    ‘A friend advised me to find a husband’: I’m nearly 50 and close to retiring. Would it be a mistake to marry and commingle my finances?
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    U.S. authorities to seize US$460 mln of Robinhood shares in FTX fraud case
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    China’s Ambitions for Dedollarization Take Another Step Forward
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    Dow Jones Futures Fall After Stocks Rise, Microsoft Tumbles; Beware Doing This
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    CEO of Singapore’s Creative Sim Wong Hoo, Who Took on Apple, Dies at 67
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    Amazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of Cuts
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    Amazon Layoffs to Hit Over 18,000 Workers, the Most in Recent Tech Wave
    The cuts focused on the company’s corporate staff exceed an earlier projection.  ( 27 min )
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    Oppenheimer Says the S&P 500 Could Surge 15% in 2023 — Here Are 2 Stocks to Bet on It
    The bear run of 2022 was brutal on stock investors, in fact, it was the worst market year since the Great Recession of 2008. But – some of the Street’s strategists are predicting that this year has a recovery, or at least a partial rebound, in store. Even though the S&P 500 lost nearly 20% last year, inflation is still running at more than 7% annualized, and the Federal Reserve has bumped interest rates up to 4.25% in response, John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer Asset Management chief investment strate  ( 50 min )
    Amazon to Cut 70% More Jobs Than Previously Planned, WSJ Says
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    Bed Bath & Bankruptcy
    The household goods seller's stock cratered after it said it may file for bankruptcy amid widening losses.  ( 1 min )
    Blackstone Fund Deal Highlights Risks of Private Markets
    The private equity giant's flagship fund is providing $1 billion to backstop a $4 billion investment by University of California.  ( 1 min )
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    Mercedes wil wereldwijd netwerk van snelladers bouwen zoals dat van Tesla
    Het Duitse autobedrijf Mercedes-Benz wil een eigen wereldwijd netwerk met snelladers gaan opzetten, net als Tesla al heeft. Dat moet gaan bestaan uit 10.000 ultrasnelle laders, maakte topman Ola Källenius van de Duitse automaker donderdag bekend tijdens techbeurs CES in Las Vegas.  ( 3 min )
    Nederlands motortje dat rolgordijnen slim maakt wint prestigieuze techprijs
    Het Nederlandse bedrijf Coulisse heeft op de belangrijke Amerikaanse techbeurs CES de innovatieprijs ontvangen. Het bedrijf kreeg de prijs voor zijn Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit, een motortje dat rolgordijnbuizen op afstand bedienbaar maakt. Met het apparaat haakt Coulisse in op de komst van de belangrijke nieuwe smarthomestandaard Matter.  ( 5 min )
    Basisscholen klopten nog nooit zo vaak aan voor armoedesteun kinderen
    Basisscholen hebben niet eerder zo veel aanvragen gedaan bij het Jeugdeducatiefonds als in het laatste kwartaal van vorig jaar. Daarbij ging het om eerste levensbehoeften zoals eten, onderbroeken en winterjassen, meldt het fonds.  ( 3 min )
    Duitsers en Noren gaan meer groene energie produceren nu Rusland wegvalt
    Duitsland en Noorwegen willen samen meer schone energie produceren en gebruiken. Beide landen hebben donderdag afspraken gemaakt over onder andere waterstof, windparken op zee en ondergrondse opslag van CO2.  ( 3 min )
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    Hoestdrank, keelpastilles en pijnstillers zijn niet aan te slepen in de drogisterijen. Nederland heeft massaal de griep of is op zijn minst verkouden. Verzuimbedrijven zien dat ook terug in het aantal ziekmeldingen.  ( 3 min )
    Sony zegt dat tekort aan PlayStation 5 na twee jaar voorbij is
    De PlayStation 5 moet vanaf nu veel beter leverbaar zijn. Dat heeft Sony-topman Jim Ryan donderdag gezegd tijdens een presentatie op elektronicabeurs CES.  ( 3 min )
    Britten broeden op wet die impact van stakingen moet beperken
    De Britse premier Rishi Sunak maakt waarschijnlijk vandaag nieuwe wetgeving bekend die stakingen moet kunnen beperken, zodat de maatschappij niet te zeer ontwricht raakt. Dat schrijft The Times.  ( 3 min )
    Apple krijgt boete van 8 miljoen euro vanwege gepersonaliseerde advertenties
    De Franse privacyautoriteit CNIL heeft Apple woensdag een boete van 8 miljoen euro opgelegd. De techgigant vroeg gebruikers van de App Store niet om toestemming voor gepersonaliseerde advertenties.  ( 2 min )
    Amazon zet meer dan achttienduizend medewerkers op straat
    Meer dan achttienduizend mensen verliezen hun baan bij de Amerikaanse webgigant Amazon. Dat heeft topman Andy Jassy aan het personeel laten weten.  ( 2 min )
    Lonen gingen vorig jaar hard omhoog, maar prijzen nog veel harder
    De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )
    BMW verkocht afgelopen jaar iets minder auto's dan in 2021
    De Duitse autoproducent BMW Group heeft vorig jaar ongeveer 2,4 miljoen auto's verkocht, zo'n 100.000 minder dan een jaar eerder. Een steeds groter deel van de nieuwe BMW's is elektrisch.  ( 3 min )
    Lonen gingen hard omhoog, maar prijzen nog veel harder
    De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )
    Opvallende stijging spaartegoed in maand van 190 euro energiecompensatie
    In de voorlaatste maand van 2022 hebben we meer dan 2 miljard euro ingelegd op onze spaarrekeningen, zo blijkt uit cijfers van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Dat is een bijzonder hoog bedrag voor november. Het zou te maken kunnen hebben met de 190 euro energiecompensatie die veel mensen in die maand voor het eerst op de rekening kregen gestort.  ( 3 min )

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    Blackstone Fund Deal Highlights Private Market Risks
    The private equity giant's flagship fund is providing $1 billion to backstop a $4 billion investment by University of California.  ( 12 min )
    Fed Confirms Inflation Remains Bigger Priority Than Employment
    The minutes from the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reiterated its resolve to fight inflation above all other concerns.  ( 11 min )
    Marginal Tax Rate System: Definition, How It Works and Rates
    The marginal tax rate is the additional tax paid for every additional dollar earned as income.  ( 16 min )
    Tax Credits That Can Get You a Refund
    Here are a few federal tax credits you may be eligible to take. Even if you owe no taxes for the year, you could still get a refund check.  ( 19 min )
    Can a Canadian Who Lives and Works in the U.S. Contribute to an RRSP?
    If you are a Canadian living and working in the U.S., then you should not contribute to an RRSP because your income is not from a Canadian source.  ( 15 min )
    E.U. Regulator Rules Against Meta's Targeted Ad Practice
    E.U. regulator fines Meta $411 million, says firm cannot use data collected from users' online activity to deliver targeted advertisements.  ( 10 min )
    Salesforce to Axe 10% of Workers
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    Coinbase to Pay $50 Million Fine to New York Regulators
    Cryptocurrency exchange must spend $100 million to settle charges of background-check gaps that regulators say date back as far as 2018 and to improve compliance.  ( 12 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - January 4, 2022: Rates retreat
    Dropping back after a week-long surge to well above 7%, the 30-year mortgage average has sunk for a second day.  ( 12 min )
    The Collapse of FTX: What Went Wrong?
    FTX was once a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a valuation of $32 billion, but it collapsed in a matter of days in November 2022. Find out what went wrong.  ( 19 min )
    BofA Stock Indicator Nears 'Buy' Signal
    Bank of America's contrarian sell-side indicator, which aggregates strategists’ asset allocation views, fell 33 basis points (bps) in December and is now 1.5 percentage points away from the level that’s historically tied to a good buying opportunity.  ( 10 min )
    Best Online Brokers for Beginners of 2023
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    Best Discount Brokers of 2023
    Investopedia ranks the best discount brokers for low-cost trades, low margin rates, fractional share trading, and low-cost options to save you money.  ( 25 min )
    CD Rate Trends, Week of January 2: Rates mostly flat
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    Manhattan Home Prices Fall for First Time Since Pandemic
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    How Car Insurance Treats a Total Loss
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    How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby in America?
    The United States is one of the most expensive places in the world to give birth. Learn how location and insurance affect your costs.  ( 20 min )
    Is Dividend Income Taxable?
    Understand the laws and regulations regarding taxation of dividends, and know the rates at which dividend income is taxed for most investors.  ( 15 min )
    Raw Materials: Definition, Accounting, and Direct vs. Indirect
    Raw materials are commodities companies use in the primary production or manufacturing of goods.  ( 18 min )
    Market Penetration: What It Is, Strategies To Increase It
    Market penetration is a measure of how much a product is being used by customers compared to the total estimated market for that product.  ( 22 min )
    UK Gloom Deepens Amid Strikes, Economic Setbacks
    Analysts expect the country to suffer deepest recession and slowest recovery among advanced economies  ( 11 min )
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    Ondanks hogere prijzen hielden we nog steeds veel geld 'over' in de zomer
    In de maanden juli, augustus en september van dit jaar hielden we 12,2 miljard euro over om uit te geven, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Dat is iets minder dan in dezelfde maanden vorig jaar. De oorzaak is de inflatie.  ( 3 min )
    Lonen stegen harder in 2022, maar bleven ver achter bij inflatie
    De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )
    Facebook en Instagram krijgen miljoenenboete voor schenden privacy gebruikers
    Meta heeft woensdag twee boetes van in totaal 390 miljoen euro gekregen. Het bedrijf heeft de privacy van Facebook- en Instagram-gebruikers geschonden, verklaart de Ierse data-autoriteit DPC.  ( 3 min )
    BMW verkoopt iets minder auto's dan in 2021
    De Duitse autoproducent BMW Group heeft vorig jaar ongeveer 2,4 miljoen auto's verkocht, zo'n 100.000 minder dan een jaar eerder. Een steeds groter deel van de nieuwe BMW's is elektrisch.  ( 3 min )
    Facebook beslist of Trump mag terugkeren: hoe zat het ook alweer?
    Het is zaterdag precies twee jaar geleden dat Donald Trump werd verbannen van Facebook. Moederbedrijf Meta beslist deze maand of de oud-president van de Verenigde Staten mag terugkeren. Hoe zat het ook alweer precies?  ( 5 min )
    Vuurwerkschade tijdens jaarwisseling wordt geschat op 10 miljoen euro
    Verzekeraars schatten dat tijdens de jaarwisseling voor ongeveer 10 miljoen euro aan schade aan woningen en auto's is aangericht. Dat is meer dan in de afgelopen twee coronajaren, maar minder dan in de jaren ervoor.  ( 4 min )
    10 miljoen euro schade door vuurwerk tijdens jaarwisseling
    Verzekeraars schatten dat tijdens de jaarwisseling voor ongeveer 10 miljoen euro aan schade aan woningen en auto's is aangericht. Dat is meer dan in de afgelopen twee coronajaren, maar minder dan in de jaren ervoor.  ( 4 min )
    Ziekenhuizen en zorgverzekeraars onderhandelen nog over vergoedingen
    Ook in het nieuwe jaar gaan de onderhandelingen tussen zorgverzekeraars en ziekenhuizen moeizaam door. Ze proberen afspraken te maken over vergoedingen van behandelingen in 2023. Veel consumenten kiezen voor een zorgverzekeraar die een contract heeft met nabijgelegen ziekenhuizen.  ( 4 min )
    Storing Rabobank verholpen: internetbankieren weer mogelijk
    De storing bij Rabobank, waardoor klanten woensdag problemen hadden met internetbankieren, is opgelost.  ( 2 min )
    KLM treft extra coronamaatregelen aan boord van vluchten uit China
    KLM neemt op verzoek van het vliegend personeel extra maatregelen aan boord van vluchten vanuit China naar Nederland. Ook houdt de maatschappij het overleg in Brussel nauwlettend in de gaten. De lidstaten van de Europese Unie bespreken daar mogelijke nieuwe eisen voor reizigers die vanuit China deze kant op komen.  ( 3 min )
    Telefoons roodgloeiend bij energiebedrijven om meterstanden en prijsplafond
    Sinds het nieuwe jaar is het superdruk bij de callcenters van de grote energiebedrijven. Ongeveer een miljoen klanten moeten hun precieze meterstanden doorgeven in verband met het prijsplafond. Ook hebben ze veel vragen over dat plafond.  ( 3 min )
    Rabobank kampt met storing waardoor internetbankieren niet mogelijk is
    Rabobank kampt woensdagochtend met een storing. Daardoor kunnen klanten niet inloggen en internetbankieren.  ( 2 min )
    Gasprijs duikt onder de 70 euro door aanhoudend zacht winterweer
    De gasprijs is woensdagochtend verder gedaald door het zachte winterweer. Handelaren betalen voor een megawattuur rond de 68 euro. Het is sinds begin vorig jaar niet meer gebeurd dat gas zo 'goedkoop' was.  ( 3 min )
    Elon Musk draait jarenlang verbod op politieke advertenties op Twitter terug
    Amerikaanse politieke advertenties zijn over een paar weken weer welkom op Twitter. Drie jaar geleden werden die juist verboden.  ( 3 min )
    Jumbo stopt met sponsoren motorsport na ophef door witwaszaak
    Supermarktketen Jumbo wil niet langer actief zijn als sponsor in de motorsport. Ook de sponsoring van de autosport komt deels ten einde, meldt een woordvoerder. Het besluit komt enkele maanden nadat Frits van Eerd, ex-topman en mede-eigenaar van Jumbo, als verdachte is aangemerkt in een witwaszaak.  ( 3 min )
    Hoge gasprijs leidt tot verkoop van tienduizend extra houtkachels
    Afgelopen jaar zijn er zo'n 32.000 hout- en pelletkachels verkocht. Dat zijn er ongeveer tienduizend meer dan in 2021, blijkt uit cijfers die NU.nl bij brancheorganisatie Nederlandse Haarden- en Kachelbranche (NKH) heeft opgevraagd.  ( 3 min )
    'Gaan we zoenen?' Zo ga je om met nieuwjaarswensen op kantoor
    De eerste weken van het nieuwe jaar zorgen direct voor kopzorgen op de werkvloer. Wat zeg je? Geef je een hand? Een zoen? Ga je iedereen langs, of alleen de baas? En hoelang mag het eigenlijk? NU.nl zet de ongeschreven regels voor nieuwjaarswensen voor je op een rij.  ( 4 min )
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    J&J Files to Spin Off Consumer-Health Business as Kenvue
    (Bloomberg) -- Johnson & Johnson submitted its plan to spin off its consumer health business in the first significant filing of the new year for a US initial public offering.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosNew Hedge Fund Soars 163% Betting It’s All Going DownFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No t  ( 47 min )
    Longtime Bay Area biotech follows up late-stage trial data with planned $175M stock sale
    The company has racked up an accumulated deficit of more than $1 billion over its 32 years.  ( 15 min )
    Exxon Says Natural Gas Decline Weighed on Fourth-Quarter Profit
    (Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp., the largest US oil company, said lower oil and natural gas prices had a negative impact on fourth-quarter earnings of about $3.7 billion compared with the preceding three months.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of  ( 47 min )
    Chicago Rolls Out Campaign to Lure Employers After Citadel, Boeing Exits
    (Bloomberg) -- Chicago and its suburbs are taking new steps to lure companies to the region after high-profile corporate departures rocked the city last year.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, P  ( 48 min )
    There’s an Opportunity Brewing in Tesla Shares, Says Morgan Stanley
    Tesla (TSLA) shares have been on the end of a severe beating in recent times, with the latest meltdown taking place after the EV leader missed delivery estimates for Q4. That has only exacerbated a stock that already badly impacted by CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing Twitter shenanigans. However, according to Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas, the stock’s awful showing – down by 42% over the past month – is “driven by EV supply > EV demand for the first time since Covid, exacerbated by technical factors.” Jona  ( 47 min )
    These REITs Were Hit Hardest by 2022's Rate Hikes
    Real estate was the second-worst-performing sector after technology in 2022, primarily because of multiple rate hikes. The Federal Reserve raised the benchmark federal funds rate seven times last year to the highest level in 15 years to mitigate inflationary pressures. The S&P United States REIT index plunged 27% in 2022. The benchmark S&P 500 index, in comparison, is down 19.4% over the past year. The recessionary concerns have also battered real estate investment trusts (REITs), as demand for  ( 48 min )
    Wall Street’s Top Bear Sees Another Big Down Year for S&P 500
    (Bloomberg) -- Equity investors hoping for a reprieve in the new year after a brutal 2022 are likely to be disappointed, according to Michael Kantrowitz at Piper Sandler & Co.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsThe strategist, ranked No. 3 in the last y  ( 47 min )
    How 'Covid Darling' Pfizer Became A 'Show Me' Story For 2023
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    Judge Ordered Seizure of Money from FTX Digital Markets Accounts at Silvergate
    A federal judge recently ordered the seizure of about $93 million that an FTX unit was keeping in accounts at Silvergate Capital Corp., according to a court filing.  ( 24 min )
    Tesla: 'There is no floor on this stock,' portfolio manager says
    Another sell-off lurks in Tesla's stock, warns one veteran analyst.  ( 46 min )
    Carnival Stock Rises, Leading Cruise Line Shares
    Shares of cruise operators gained in afternoon trading, outpacing a broader rise across the three major indices. Shares of Carnival rose 9%. Royal Caribbean Group stock rose 7% while shares of Norwegian Cruise L  ( 23 min )
    How Alibaba Stock Can Double Off Its 2022 Low
    Alibaba stock has started off 2023 on the right foot for the longs, with the shares up more than 15% so far. Here's how it can continue higher.  ( 11 min )
    Fed Minutes Show Inflation Resolve, Concern on Market Views
    (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials last month affirmed their resolve to bring down inflation and, in an unusually blunt warning to investors, cautioned against underestimating their determination to keep interest rates high for some time. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USTrump Lit the Fire That’s Burning Down  ( 47 min )
    Fed minutes: No rate cuts in 2023, inflation risk remains in focus
    No Fed officials thought it’d be appropriate to begin cutting rates in 2023, as members thought that that price pressures could prove to be more persistent than anticipated with the job market remaining so strong for longer than anticipated, according to internal discussions of Fed officials at their policy meeting three weeks ago.  ( 46 min )
    GE HealthCare begins trading as spin-off heralds shift to corporate streamlining
    GE HealthCare is now set to make its own moves.  ( 47 min )
    Boeing Stock Today: Why A Put Ratio Spread May Produce A $1,100 Profit
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    Three value-stock investors favor these six picks for a rocky 2023
    Value will once again outperform growth, these investing-newsletter writers say.  ( 29 min )
    ‘Am I crazy?’ I’ve paid my fiancée rent for 9 years and spent $10,000 improving her home. She’s also listed on my health insurance. What would you do?
    ‘I am now paying $1,100 a month in rent. I am also paying her $200 health-insurance premium.’  ( 27 min )
    No Fed official expects an interest-rate cut to be appropriate this year, meeting minutes show
    Federal Reserve officials were unanimous in the view that there would be no need to cut rates this year, according to minutes of their December meeting.  ( 24 min )
    Cathie Wood Watch: Ark Dives Further Into Tesla
    As stock struggles, Wood continues to acquire shares of one of her favorites.  ( 12 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- Yogi Berra once said of a restaurant that “no one goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Bank of America Corp. strategist Savita Subramanian has a similar warning for stock investors.Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USTrump Lit the Fire That’s Burning Down McCarthy’s House “Everybody is using muscle mem  ( 47 min )
    Stock Market Holds Most Gains; Microsoft Down After Downgrade; 2 Stocks Top Buy Points
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    Microsoft Stock: Here's When to Buy the Dip
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    The start of 2023 was a brutal one for Tesla investors, with the stock again hitting multi-year lows. Coming after a truly hellish 2022, Tesla investors are looking for anything positive to grasp on that could be considered bullish. But they are not going to get anything bullish, at least from a technical point of view at the moment.  ( 47 min )
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    Salesforce to lay off thousands of workers, cut office space as part of major restructuring
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    GE HealthCare Starts Trading Today. Here’s What to Do With the Stock.
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    Apple Has Been a Problem for PayPal. This Analyst Says That’s Changing.
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    Oil Prices Fall on Concerns the Global Economy Is Weakening
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    Alibaba Stock Is Soaring. What’s Driving Its Big Move.
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    One of Warren Buffett's Most Defining Moments and Investment Wins Came From a Massive Salad Dressing Scandal
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    Apple Stock Edges Up After Downgrade on iPhone Concerns
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    ARK’s Cathie Wood Says Tesla Stock Still Has ‘Miles to Run’
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise Ahead Of Fed Minutes; Microsoft Slides On Downgrade
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    Amazon secures $8B loan as it braces for more economic headwinds
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    GE HealthCare completes spin-off, begins trading on Nasdaq
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    Apple Stock Active As Wedbush Sees Demand Headwinds, Lowers Price Target
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    Salesforce cuts 10% of its workforce: 'We hired too many people'
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    General Electric Stock Moves Higher As GE Healthcare Makes Nasdaq Debut
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    Salesforce to Cut Work Force by 10% Under Restructuring Plan
    The company says the restructuring plan is 'intended to reduce operating costs, improve operating margins.'  ( 22 min )
    Tesla stock is 'way oversold on fears of the unknown,' Wedbush's Ives says
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    'Inflation is the big wild card': Even inventor Bill Bengen is revisiting the 4% rule — is it still the key to making money last in retirement?
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    Tesla Rival Rivian Narrowly Misses Its Bet
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    Microsoft Stock Slides As UBS Cuts Rating, Flags Azure, Office 365 Weakness
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    This analyst who forecast a double-digit drop in stocks for 2022 now says Jeff Bezos may return to helm Amazon
    Could Jeff Bezos make a return to Amazon, as Bob Iger did at Walt Disney? This observer thinks so.  ( 27 min )
    GE Healthcare stock to start trading as separation from GE is completed
    The first stage of the break up of General Electric Co. has been completed, as GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. has been officially separated and will begin...  ( 23 min )
    Earn $3,500 cash by opening a savings account? The offer is real for the next week — but there are hurdles
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    Alibaba Stock Is Soaring. Why Progress on a Key Headwind Has Investors Buying.
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    Stocks Edge Higher, Fed Minutes, GE, Microsoft, House Speaker Vote - Five Things To Know
    Stock futures edge higher with jobs, Fed in focus; Fed minutes may show rate path split as economy, inflation cools; GE HealthCare shares to begin trading on the Nasdaq; Microsoft slumps as UBS cuts rating, flags Azure weakness and Kevin McCarthy faces 'last shot' at House Speaker after three failed votes.  ( 25 min )
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    Apple is no longer the only company with a $2 trillion valuation
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    Apple Stock Poised to Rebound After Downgrade on iPhone Concerns
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    Alibaba Leads Rally in US-Listed China Stocks on Ant Capital Nod
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    ARK’s Cathie Wood Says Tesla Stock Still Has ‘Miles to Run’
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    Wall Street Banks Like Goldman Turn Pessimistic on World’s Biggest Chipmaker TSMC
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    WaFd CEO Brent Beardall stable after surviving fatal plane crash in Utah
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    Asian markets mostly rise ahead of Fed update
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    Cathie Wood Buys Tesla Stock Amid Plunge After Deliveries Miss
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    Stock Market Hits Resistance To Start 2023 As Apple Tumbles, Tesla Dives
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    Elon Musk cuts back on office space at Twitter's San Francisco HQ
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    Seeking at Least 10% Dividend Yield? These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks Do the Job
    The big market headline last year has been the steady fall in stocks. The S&P 500 tumbled 19% for 2022, and the NASDAQ has fallen a disastrous 33%. And while recent data shows that there may be some hope on the inflation front, there may still be storm clouds massing for this year’s stock market. In times like these, it’s natural to turn to the high-yield dividend payers. These stocks offer the twin advantages of a steady income stream through regular, reliable dividend payments – and dividend y  ( 49 min )
    Fed Minutes to Reveal Source of Inflation Angst Pushing Up Rates
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    Salesforce to Axe 10% of Workers
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    BofA Stock Indicator Nears 'Buy' Signal
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    Ford F-Series remains top-selling truck; new Lightning EV reportedly coming in 2025
    For the 46th consecutive year, Ford says its F-Series pick-ups will be the top selling truck in America for 2022. Though the official sales Ford data doesn’t come out until January 5th, the Dearborn-based automaker is fairly positive that the over 640,000 F-Series trucks sold will top rivals like GM, Toyota, and Stellantis’ Ram brand.  ( 46 min )
    EV Startup Rivian Missed 2022 Production Target
    Rivian fell short of its 25,000-vehicle production target for 2022, capping a challenging year for the electric-truck startup.  ( 24 min )
    Southwest Airlines Gets Even More Bad News
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    Tesla’s Sales Miss Puts Spotlight on Margins
    Tesla’s disappointing deliveries won’t be the last headline about car sales this week. But investors will need to wait longer for firm answers to a more important question: How valuable are those sales?  ( 26 min )
    Marvell and 3 Other Chip Stocks That Are ‘Best Ideas’ for 2023
    Rosenblatt analysts see Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, Marvell and Micron Technology at least doubling from here.  ( 21 min )
    Chip Stocks Had a Terrible Year. 3 That Could Be Good Plays Now.
    2023 earnings expectations for the semiconductor sector have fallen 26% from their peak in March 2022, New Street Research says.  ( 21 min )
    Forget recession — the U.S. is heading for a ‘slowcession’ that could last all year, Moody’s warns
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    ‘2023 will be another busy year for NIO’: Morgan Stanley says ‘buy’ the stock
    NIO (NIO) got off to a good start in 2023, after announcing a record 15,815 deliveries for December 2022, amounting to a 50.8% year-over-year increase. After the myriad issues encountered last year, namely the zero-Covid policies’ impact on production alongside supply chain snags, investors will be hoping the uptick is a harbinger of things to come and not merely a one-off event. The December delivery numbers come in the wake of the company’s December 24th NIO Day. At the event, as anticipated,  ( 46 min )
    'People vote with their feet': Florida just became the fastest-growing state for the first time in 65 years — here are 3 top stocks to capitalize on the historical shift
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    Bets on Stock Rally Explode After an Odd Year in Options Trading
    (Bloomberg) -- Hedging against the unknown is the name of the game in the options market. One risk that traders are increasingly attuned to in equities is the chance they will rally in 2023.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerWall Street strategists doubt it and investors are positioned against it, but certain pricing trends in derivatives sho  ( 47 min )
    Elon Musk has destroyed more than half of Twitter’s value in a little over 2 months, investor filing suggests
    Fidelity was one of 19 investors listed as taking part in Musk's purchase of Twitter, committing about $316 million to the transaction. Its filings tell a tale.  ( 46 min )
    Royal Caribbean Sales Soar; Cruising Into High Profits Zone?
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    Tesla’s biggest bear says the company has reached the end of ‘hyper growth’ mode—and it’s beginning a totally different chapter
    Gordon Johnson, CEO of GLJ Research, believes Tesla's delivery growth is coming to a halt, but the market is still pricing in soaring revenues.  ( 47 min )
    Apple Stock Just Keeps Falling. It’s Worth Less Than $2 Trillion Now.
    The tech giant is one of only five U.S. companies to have ever closed with a market cap of $1 trillion or greater.  ( 21 min )
    Wells Fargo, two suppliers seek Chapter 7 liquidation for United Furniture
    Involuntary liquidation petition filed against United Furniture over abrupt shutdown.  ( 15 min )
    Ex-Fed Chief Greenspan Says US Recession Is Likely
    (Bloomberg) -- Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan said a US recession is the “most likely outcome” as the central bank tightens monetary policy to curb inflation. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerWhile the last two monthly reports showed a deceleration in consumer-price increases, “I don’t think it will warrant a Fed reversal that  ( 46 min )
    20 stocks expected by Goldman Sachs to gain the most from Washington’s clean-energy spending
    The landmark legislation includes $391 billion in spending, which is expected to help earnings.  ( 26 min )
    Costco stock may be nearing a ‘compelling tactical inflection point,’ analyst says
    This analyst says to keep an eye on Costco's stock for this important reason.  ( 47 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond stock is plummeting again
    Bed Bath & Beyond shares see a huge reversal.  ( 46 min )
    Tesla’s ‘Cinderella ride’ is over and demand is ‘starting to crack,’ Wedbush’s Dan Ives says. Here’s what could come next
    “The Cinderella ride is over for Tesla, and Musk now needs to navigate the company through this Category 5 dark macro storm,” Tesla bull Dan Ives wrote in a Tuesday note.  ( 48 min )
    Natural Gas Prices Are Plunging On a Warmer Start to Winter
    (Bloomberg) -- A warmer-than-expected start to winter in large parts of the world that could linger for weeks — especially across the US — is easing fears of a natural gas crisis that had been predicted to trigger outages and add to power bills.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsBodies Pile Up in China as Covid Surge Overwhelms Crematoriums  ( 46 min )
    Oil And Gas Prices Slide At The Start Of The Year
    Oil and gas prices fell at the beginning of the new year, with Henry Hub gas prices falling more than 10% during the first session of the year  ( 49 min )
    A Sweet Deal: Blackstone REIT Promises 11% Return on $4 Billion Investment
    Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust received $4 billion from California fund and sets aside $1 billion to support a 11.25% minimum return.  ( 21 min )
    How will the ultrawealthy ride out the recession? 1,200 investors worth $130 billion have one big strategy—and it’s not playing the stock market
    The über-rich are keeping their powder dry in the new year, a poll of ultra-high-net-worth investors found. Then they'll "pounce."  ( 47 min )
    'You have to increase your income. It’s a must': A TikToker went viral for explaining why Americans making less than $25/hour 'should be terrified'. Here's how to prove him wrong
    You know it's time to be scared when a TikToker says so.  ( 49 min )
    Shopify is axing all meetings involving more than two people in a remote work ‘calendar purge’ that the company itself calls ‘fast and chaotic’
    Shopify is cutting 76,500 hours of meetings, a company spokesperson told Fortune.  ( 48 min )
    GE HealthCare to spin out this week — straight into the S&P 500
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    Apple Stock Falls Amid Report Of Product Orders Being Cut In Asia
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    Gold Prices Rally to Start the Year
    The front-month traded gold futures contract rose 1.1% to $1,839.70 a troy ounce Tuesday, settling at the highest value since June 2021. Prices were boosted by China’s plan to scrap quarantine requirements for international travelers. Analysts say that the move represents a shift toward opening the  ( 23 min )
    Nvidia in Pact With Foxconn to Build Autonomous Cars
    In a pre-CES keynote presentation, the chip maker also announced updated graphics chips and PC designs.  ( 22 min )
    Lawsuit between UnitedHealth Group and former employees over $1B business ends
    A case involving two former high-level executives of United HealthCare Services, who sued the company over allegations they were not paid enough for a billion-dollar business line they helped start, has been closed, according to court records.  ( 14 min )
    Apple Stock Extends Slide, Falls Below $2 Trillion Level, As Investors Count iPhone Delay Hit To Earnings
    Apple shares are trading at an 18-month low Tuesday as investors worry that supply chain disruptions and softer consumer spending will clip December quarter earnings.  ( 10 min )
    Tesla stock tanks on delivery whiff, JPMorgan note
    Tesla stock is picking right up where it left off in 2022: Lacking juice.  ( 46 min )
    GE Healthcare’s stock market debut kicks off the giant’s three-way split
    General Electric’s healthcare unit is ready to begin its solo flight on the bourses.  ( 46 min )
    Tesla Misses Delivery Estimates. Now Wall Street Is Worried About This.
    Tesla delivered 405,278 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022. Wall Street was looking for closer to 420,000 units. Shares are falling Tuesday.  ( 21 min )
    Trading Apple Now Is Risky Business
    If one is trying to perform with or outperform the S&P 500, it becomes difficult to exit AAPL completely.  ( 19 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stocks fall in first trading day of 2023
    U.S. stocks turned lower Tuesday morning as a busy first trading week of 2023 got underway.  ( 48 min )
    These Four Chip Stocks Are ‘Best Ideas’ for 2023
    Rosenblatt analysts see Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, Marvell and Micron Technology at least doubling from here.  ( 21 min )
    Boeing Stock Gets Bump as Analyst Sees Blowout Deliveries in December
    Baird analyst Peter Arment raises his price target on Boeing shares to $250 from $210.  ( 22 min )
    Piedmont Lithium Stock Is Soaring After Amended Tesla Deal
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    A master brand is a specific overarching brand name that serves as the main anchoring point on which all underlying products are based.  ( 15 min )
    Ishikawa Diagram
    An Ishikawa diagram is a diagram that shows the causes of an event and is often used in manufacturing and product development.  ( 17 min )
    What Is the Invisible Hand in Economics?
    The invisible hand is a metaphor for how, in a free market economy, self-interested individuals can promote the general benefit of society at large.  ( 19 min )
    Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales
    Capital gains taxes on real estate and property can be reduced when you sell your home, up to certain tax limits, if you meet the requirements.  ( 33 min )
    8 Essential Tips for Retirement Saving
    Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these 8 tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 18 min )
    Are Roth IRA Distributions Taxable?
    Qualified distributions from a Roth IRA are tax-free, but there are some scenarios in which withdrawing money could result in a tax penalty.  ( 18 min )
    Can IRAs Reduce Your Taxable Income?
    Contributions to a traditional IRA can reduce your adjusted gross income (AGI), but Roth IRA contributions do not.  ( 22 min )
    Commercial Paper: Definition, Advantages, and Example
    Commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument issued by corporations typically for the financing of short-term liabilities.  ( 20 min )
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    Who Is Going To Pay For The Global Electrification Push?
    After many years of virtually zero demand growth, the electric industry is looking at strong growth as governments are pushing an electrification agenda, but who is going to end up paying for it?  ( 48 min )
    Warren Buffett's Fortune Gains as Elon Musk Fumbles
    Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway performed better in 2022 than Elon Musk and Tesla.  ( 13 min )
    Black Couple Makes History as Hotel Owners, Acquires Quality Inn in Memphis For $3.85M
    With the help of a cohort of first-time African American hotel investors, the two were able to acquire the 70-room property located in the Raleigh neighborhood part of the city for $3.85 million.  ( 46 min )
    Tesla Delivers Record 405,278 Cars in Quarter But Misses Target
    (Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. delivered fewer vehicles than analysts expected last quarter, missing estimates despite taking the unusual step of offering hefty incentives in its two biggest markets.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownIMF Chief Georgieva Warns of ‘Tough Year’ for World EconomyThe company handed over 405,278 vehicles t  ( 47 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Loom For Stock Market 2023; Tesla Deliveries Fall Short Again
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    Tesla delivery-target miss shows ‘demand cracks clearly happening’ that mean ‘numbers could materially reset’ for coming years, analysts write
    As Tesla Inc. shares slumped to their worst performance on record at the end of 2022, the electric-vehicle company delivered fewer cars than analysts expected.  ( 24 min )
    Cathie Wood Watch: Ark Snaps Up More Tesla Shares
    Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF dropped 67% last year, and is down 80% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 12 min )
    ‘It’s a touchy subject’: My in-laws live in our basement. They gave us our 20% down payment. Should we charge them for renovations?
    ‘My in-laws pay the property taxes, and we pay monthly utilities and home-insurance costs. They do not pay rent.’  ( 26 min )
    Gemini Co-Founder Accuses DCG’s Silbert of 'Bad Faith' Stalling in $900M Locked Funds Dispute
    The co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini has accused Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert of “bad faith stall tactics” as their respective companies lock horns over a business disagreement precipitated by FTX’s multi-billion-dollar implosion late last year. Cameron Winklevoss blasted Silbert in an open letter posted to Twitter, alleging crypto broker Genesis Global Capital and its parent company, DCG, owe Gemini’s clients $900 million. DCG is also CoinDesk’s parent company.  ( 46 min )
    Elon Musk’s Tesla Comes Up Short of 2022 Delivery Target as Growth Slows
    Elon Musk’s electric car maker fell short of its initial goal of increasing annual deliveries by 50% or more last year  ( 24 min )
    Tesla Didn’t Deliver Enough Cars During the Last 3 Months of 2022
    Tesla delivered 405,278 cars In Q4. Wall Street was looking for about 420,000.  ( 21 min )
    10 Ways to Reduce Your 401(k) Taxes This Year
    How you take a 401(k) distribution can greatly impact your taxes. Read about 10 ways to help reduce the taxes you pay on 401(k) withdrawals.  ( 25 min )
    Tesla Deliveries Hit Record 405,278 In Q4, But Miss Views Despite Big Incentives
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    Tesla Posts Record Q4 Deliveries of 405,000, But Misses Street Estimates
    Tesla had its best year for deliveries on record despite what it described as "significant COVID and supply chain related challenges" throughout the whole of 2022.  ( 12 min )
    Gemini’s Winklevoss Slams DCG CEO Silbert for ‘Bad Faith Stall Tactics’ Over $900M in Locked Funds
    Cameron Winklevoss penned an open letter over funds reportedly owed to Gemini Earn customers; Barry Silbert denies the accusations.  ( 47 min )
    Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss Slams Crypto Exec Barry Silbert Over Frozen Funds
    (Bloomberg) -- The fallout from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire just got messier, with digital-asset entrepreneur Cameron Winklevoss accusing fellow businessman Barry Silbert of “bad faith stall tactics” and the intermingling of funds within his conglomerate that Winklevoss says have left $900 million in customer assets needlessly in limbo since FTX’s meltdown.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian  ( 48 min )
    Big Tech will ‘have a better year’ in 2023, analyst says
    Though it's been a bleak year for the sector, Big Tech could be set to rebound in 2023, Constellation Research Principal Analyst and Founder R “Ray” Wang told Yahoo Finance Live.  ( 47 min )
    RBC Likes These 2 Ad-Tech Stocks for at Least 40% Gains
    Let’s take a moment to look at ad-tech. This is the merger of advertising and digital technology, and it’s become increasingly prevalent in our online age. Ad-tech underlies the success stories behind many of the market’s biggest companies, including giants like Google and Facebook, as well as online streaming services. But wait, you say, all of these companies are down in recent months – and that’s true. A generally deteriorating economic situation has pushed back hard on them, and ad-tech stan  ( 50 min )
    Get Ready for the Richcession
    If the economy enters a recession in 2023, or even if it manages to narrowly evade one, it might be the well-heeled that take a bigger hit than usual.  ( 24 min )
    ‘Things were way tougher’: Charlie Munger has a blunt message for whiners worried about 'hardship.' Here are the stocks keeping Warren Buffett's right-hand man happy in tough times
    The 98-year-old investing legend has spoken.  ( 48 min )
    Required minimum distribution mistakes to avoid
    Withdrawing the wrong amount, forgetting to take your RMD, mixing plan types are some of the most common mistakes.  ( 49 min )
    Robinhood vs. Fidelity vs. Vanguard: Fees & Features
    With Fidelity and Vanguard, investors can access traditional, full-service investment platforms that allow you to individually manage your own account. Robinhood, by comparison, offers a very different experience geared towards mobile users. Here's how they stack up. If you prefer hands-on … Continue reading → The post Robinhood vs. Fidelity vs. Vanguard appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Target Date vs. Index Funds: Which Is Better For Your Wallet?
    Target-date funds and index funds are popular investments, particularly for retirement portfolios, since they require little action on the part of investors. Target-date funds, or TDFs, became particularly popular after they were approved for defined contribution 401(k) accounts. Both are … Continue reading → The post Target Date Funds vs. Index Funds: Which Is Better? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )
    Trust Tax Rates and Exemptions for 2022
    A trust is a legal entity that holds money and assets for future distribution or management. For example, you might create a trust for your children's college education, putting money into it which they can withdraw when they go to … Continue reading → The post Trust Tax Rates and Exemptions for 2022 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Much Cash Can I Withdraw From My Bank?
    Just about every bank puts a limit on how much cash you can withdraw each day. In part, this is a security feature to prevent thieves from cleaning out unauthorized accounts. In other part, this helps banks and ATMs to … Continue reading → The post How Much Cash Can You Withdraw From Your Bank? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    4 Smart Ways to Avoid Depreciation Tax on Rental Property
    It can pay to be a responsible rental property owner. For instance, if you're always investing in your rental property and making improvements, not only will your tenants appreciate it and remain tenants longer, you can get a depreciation deduction … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Depreciation Tax on Rental Property appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    How to Calculate Your Marginal Tax Rate
    Marginal taxation systems like the U.S. federal income tax system increase the percentage of income owed to taxes as a taxpayer's income increases. There are seven income brackets. Your marginal tax rate will also be affected by your filing status, … Continue reading → The post How to Calculate the Marginal Tax Rate appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    10 Biggest Retail Companies
    With Walmart leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest retail companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )
    Petrobras shares fall in Brazil after Lula removes oil giant from privatization list
    Petroleo Brasileiro SA's preferred shares fell 4% after Brazil's new president removed the oil company, known as Petrobras, from a list of state-controlled...  ( 23 min )
    ‘Good investing should be boring:’ It’s time to go back to the financial basics in 2023
    Keep it simple, stupid.  ( 49 min )
    ISSB Plans to Finalize Rules on Disclosure of Climate-Related Risks in 2023
    A year into the role as chair of the sustainability standard-setter organization, Emmanuel Faber sees it picking up speed in 2023  ( 41 min )
    So You Worked for FTX. Now What? Advice From Recruiters and Employers
    Former employees of FTX will likely face extra scrutiny in their job hunt. But recruiters and hiring managers say they can move on if they are transparent and address the elephant in the room.  ( 41 min )
    General Electric Set to Spin Off Health Unit—Putting Focus Back on Power Division
    GE HealthCare shares start trading this week, but investors are cautious about prospects for the spinoff of the power business.  ( 26 min )
    Forget that $22,500 limit. Some workers can supersize their tax-deferred retirement savings up to $265,000 in 2023.
    If you have self-employment income, your limits are much higher than those on 401(k)s.  ( 26 min )
    CIO 2023 Priorities: Sustainability
    Sustainability is emerging as a top priority in the 2023 chief information officer agenda, especially as some CIOs are taking the lead role in driving corporate initiatives through technology.  ( 36 min )
    Investors Brace for More Market Tumult as Interest Rates Keep Rising
    The era of ultralow bond yields, mild inflation and accommodative Fed policy has ended, money managers say, likely recalibrating the market’s winners and losers for years to come.  ( 25 min )
    Planning to buy a house? Might as well take on the seller's mortgage too. Experts say assumable mortgages are increasingly attractive for both buyers and sellers these days
    But they're not a good fit for everyone.  ( 48 min )
    FTX Collapse: Bankman-Fried May Plead Not Guilty
    A hearing for the fallen king of crypto is scheduled for January 3 in Manhattan federal court.  ( 11 min )
    The harsh reality for investors eyeing tech stocks in 2023: Morning Brief
    Curious on how to buy battered tech stocks? Here's a quick tip. More on that, and what else to watch in business on Monday, January 2, 2023.  ( 48 min )
    Do these 15 things in 2023, and you’ll be significantly richer
    The best ways to save money this year, according to financial pros  ( 27 min )
    Good News For FTX Customers: The Bahamas Seized $3.5 billion in Assets
    The Securities Commission of The Bahamas says it is holding these assets pending transfer to clients and creditors.  ( 11 min )
    How to Be Happier in Your Job in 2023
    Shift your daily tasks toward what you enjoy—and change your perspective, too.  ( 23 min )
    Stay for Pay? Companies Offer Big Raises to Retain Workers
    Workers who stay put in their jobs are getting their heftiest pay raises in decades—helping fuel inflation.  ( 25 min )
    Big Banks Predict Recession, Fed Pivot in 2023
    More than two-thirds of economists at 23 major financial institutions expect the U.S. to have an economic downturn this year.  ( 24 min )
    Analysts Line up Their Top Picks for 2023
    Here we go. The new year is upon us, and in preparation, the Street’s analysts have been lining up their top picks for 2023. It’s a bit of cliché, but a fun one – and one that can also bring some interesting stocks to investors’ notice. Remember that the analysts have been watching the markets all year, keeping close track of past and current performance, and they’ve built up a picture that puts stocks into perspective. For the retail investor, the year’s accumulated analysis is a gold mine of d  ( 50 min )
    What Your 401(k) Could Look Like in the Next 20 Years
    Discover how time and compounded growth of earnings can help even a modest 401(k) balance grow to a significant sum over 20 years.  ( 15 min )
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Curbed Stock Sales When Shares Slipped
    Nvidia stock saw its market value cut in half in 2022. CEO Jensen Huang sold far less stock in 2022 than the previous year.  ( 22 min )
    Toll Brothers, the Top Luxury Home Builder, Is a Buy for 2023
    Higher mortgage rates aren't as much of a problem for this company.  ( 22 min )
    Berkshire Hathaway Had a Strong 2022. What to Watch in 2023.
    Investors are likely to focus more on CEO succession with CEO Warren Buffett turning 93 in August.  ( 22 min )
    Buy Medtronic Stock. Shares of the Dividend Aristocrat Look Attractive.
    Medtronic is dividend aristocrat, with 45 straight years of payout increases. But shares in the company, a top maker of medical devices, haven’t been regal performers.  ( 22 min )
    The markets and the New Year holiday
    There will be no trading in stocks or bonds on Monday as Wall Street observes the New Year holiday.  ( 45 min )
    BP and Shell Are a Buy. Why They’re Cheaper Than U.S. Oil Giants.
    The European companies are being punished for their ESG investments, one strategist says.  ( 22 min )
    Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales
    Capital gains taxes on real estate and property can be reduced when you sell your home, up to certain tax limits, if you meet the requirements.  ( 33 min )
    8 Essential Tips for Retirement Saving
    Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these 8 tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 18 min )
    Markets: Bitcoin, Ethereum up, Cardano leads gains
    Bitcoin and Ethereum prices were little changed on Monday morning in Asia along with most non-stablecoin top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Cardano led gains with 1.65% while BNB lost most with 0.96%.  ( 46 min )
    Can IRAs Reduce Your Taxable Income?
    Contributions to a traditional IRA can reduce your adjusted gross income (AGI), but Roth IRA contributions do not.  ( 21 min )
    Twitter Sued Over Rent Payment in San Francisco
    One of Twitter’s landlords accused the social-media company of failing to pay for space in the building.  ( 26 min )
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    Loterij niet gewonnen? Zo rijd je toch in een Aston Martin of Porsche
    Weer niets gewonnen bij de Oud & Nieuw-loterijen en valt je droom om een supercar voor de deur te zetten in duigen? Dat hoeft niet. Er zijn ook andere mogelijkheden om eens te genieten achter het stuur van een mooie sportauto. Het is nog steeds niet goedkoop, maar de échte liefhebber zal het er graag voor over hebben.  ( 7 min )
    Autoverkoop 2022: dit viel op en dit betekent het voor de markt
    De auto-industrie heeft nog steeds last van tegenwind. Na de beroerde verkoopjaren 2020 en 2021 vanwege de coronacrisis viel het aantal registraties van nieuwe personenwagens in 2022 door aanhoudende leveringsproblemen opnieuw lager uit. De sector verwacht dat de bodem nu wel is bereikt.  ( 7 min )
    Spotgoedkope lira en Russische sancties leveren Turkije exportrecord op
    Turkije heeft vorig jaar voor een recordbedrag aan goederen en diensten geëxporteerd. In totaal werd er voor 254 miljard dollar (238 miljard euro) naar het buitenland vervoerd, zei president Recep Tayyip Erdogan maandag in een televisietoespraak.  ( 3 min )
    Het Bonnetje | 'Als ik ervoor kan zorgen dat ander geen honger heeft, doe ik dat'
    Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )
    Prijsplafond is ingegaan: zo ziet je energierekening er vanaf nu uit
    Op 1 januari is het prijsplafond ingegaan. Dat zien we terug op onze energierekening. Maar hoe precies? Dit moet je weten over je energierekening in 2023.  ( 7 min )
    Aantal hypotheekaanvragen voor derde maand op rij flink gedaald
    In december waren er 27.308 aanvragen voor een hypotheek. Dat is 40 procent minder dan in dezelfde maand vorig jaar, blijkt uit gegevens van dataverzamelaar HDN. Het is de derde maand op rij dat het aantal aanvragen tientallen procenten lager is dan een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )
    Huizenkoper krijgt meer inzicht in andere biedingen door nieuw logboek
    Een logboek waarin alle biedingen op een koophuis staan geregistreerd: dat moet zorgen voor meer transparantie en wantoestanden op de huizenmarkt tegengaan. Vanaf 1 januari werken alle makelaars van brancheverenigingen NVM, VBO en Vastgoedpro ermee. Maar hoe werkt zo'n logboek precies? En hoe zit het met de privacy?  ( 7 min )
    Brussel wil stroom uit hernieuwbare bronnen goedkoper maken
    De Europese Commissie wil de stroommarkt in Europa hervormen om elektriciteit uit hernieuwbare bronnen goedkoper te maken. Dat schrijft Financial Times maandag op basis van een ingezien ontwerpplan. Stroom is al maanden veel duurder dan normaal vanwege de hoge gasprijs.  ( 3 min )
    De gasprijs is een stuk lager, zien we dat ook terug op onze energierekening?
    Goed nieuws deze week: de gasprijs daalde flink. Maar wat betekent dat voor onze tarieven en wanneer zien we dat terug op onze energierekening? Vier vragen en antwoorden.  ( 6 min )
    Huizenkoper heeft nieuw middel in strijd tegen sjoemelende makelaar
    Een logboek waarin alle biedingen op een koophuis staan geregistreerd: dat moet wantoestanden op de huizenmarkt tegengaan. Vanaf 1 januari werken alle makelaars van brancheverenigingen NVM, VBO en Vastgoedpro ermee. Maar hoe werkt zo'n logboek precies? En hoe zit het met de privacy?  ( 6 min )
    2023 wordt volgens IMF economisch zwaarder jaar dan 2022
    Dit jaar krijgt waarschijnlijk een op de drie landen te maken met een recessie. Dat komt doordat de drie grote blokken - de VS, de EU en China - met economische tegenwind te maken krijgen. Dit jaar wordt daarom zwaarder dan 2022. Dat zei Kristalina Georgieva, topvrouw van het IMF, tegen de Amerikaanse nieuwszender CBS.  ( 3 min )
    Dubai schrapt belasting op alcohol om meer toeristen te trekken
    Dubai heeft op Nieuwjaarsdag de belasting op alcohol voor één jaar geschrapt. Door bier, wijn en sterke drank goedkoper te maken, wil Dubai aantrekkelijk blijven voor toeristen en expats. Het emiraat krijgt namelijk steeds meer concurrentie van andere landen in de regio.  ( 3 min )
    Onze economie zal beetje krimpen, maar er is licht aan het einde van de tunnel
    Onze economie vertoonde in het derde kwartaal een lichte krimp en ook voor het vierde kwartaal en de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar wordt een min verwacht, zo voorspelde De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) onlangs nog. Maar we kunnen wel tegen een stootje, zeggen economen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )
    Onze economie zal een beetje krimpen, maar er is licht aan het einde van de tunnel
    Onze economie vertoonde in het derde kwartaal een lichte krimp en ook voor het vierde kwartaal en de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar wordt een min verwacht, zo voorspelde De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) onlangs nog. Maar we kunnen wel tegen een stootje, zeggen economen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

  • Open

    Yen Starts Year on Front Foot as Traders Eye Dollar Cliff Edge
    (Bloomberg) -- The yen started 2023 with modest gains Monday as traders weighed the risk of further technical strength amid thin holiday trading.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaTesla Kicks Off New Year in China by Extending Incentive OffersPhilippines Restores Air Traffic Control After Power OutageThe Japanese currency climbed as much as 0.3% to 130.77 per dollar in early Tokyo trading.  ( 45 min )
    Is this a good — or bad — time for me to ask for a raise? The job market is strong, but layoffs are on the rise
    The Labor Department reported 263,000 new jobs in November, while the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%.  ( 27 min )
    Microsoft and FTC pre-trial hearing set for January 3rd
    A federal judge has set a date for the first pre-trial hearing between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission.  ( 45 min )
    Bitcoin Starts the New Year Off On the Wrong Foot
    The king of cryptocurrencies started the new year as it ended 2022.  ( 10 min )
    Ten Things Elon Musk Needs to Do to Fix Tesla
    Electric vehicle maker Tesla has had a nightmarish year on the stock market.  ( 17 min )
    3 Ways You're (Probably) Getting the Stock Market Wrong
    Investing doesn't have to be hard and it can make you rich if you have the right mindset.  ( 13 min )
    Twitter sued for not paying San Francisco office rent
    The owner of the Hartford Building in San Francisco, the home of Twitter HQ, is suing the social media company for failing to pay $136,250 in rent.  ( 44 min )
    What Will It Take for Bitcoin Mining Companies to Survive in 2023?
    Some miners have held onto the bitcoin they mined, opting instead to finance operations with debt and other capital, which works really well – until it doesn’t.  ( 48 min )
    Tesla Deliveries Are Coming. Here’s What To Expect.
    Tesla typically reports quarterly deliveries on the second day of a new quarter.  ( 21 min )
    NIO, Li, XPeng Deliveries Offer Good News To Start 2023
    NIO, Li, and XPend delivered a combined 48,340 vehicles in December, up about 19% year over year.  ( 21 min )
    10 Largest Beverage Companies
    With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )
    Exxon and Chevron share $100bn in profit after surge in oil prices
    News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )
    A Perk to Getting These Jobs: You Pick Your Pay
    Some companies are asking new hires to customize their compensation with different mixes of salary and equity.  ( 20 min )
    TipRanks ‘Perfect 10’ List: These Semiconductor Stocks Tick All the Boxes
    The Horrible Year, 2022, is behind us now, fading into the rear-view mirror of memory and good riddance. Markets fell hard over the past 12 months, with a 19% drop in the S&P 500 and a 33% collapse in the tech-oriented NASDAQ. But the indexes are averages – and the losses, however broad-based, don’t mean that every individual stock is facing hard times or further losses ahead. We can get a handle on those stocks with solid prospects, but we’ll need a tool to sort through the accumulated reams of  ( 49 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I'm Losing Money on Investments. How Can My Advisor Let This Happen?
    I'm constantly losing money on stock and cryptocurrency investments. And I paid for the advice that has given me the information that I've used to do this. For example, I was told to buy SoFi and lost money the whole … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Losing Money on Investments. How Can My Advisor Let This Happen? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes
    You can avoid capital gains taxes by investing long-term, taking advantage of tax-deferred retirement plans and offsetting gains.  ( 48 min )
    4 Moves to Make in Your Portfolio as Interest Rates Climb
    Interest rates are on the rise. The Federal Reserve approved its first interest rate hike since late 2018 on Wednesday — and there are likely six rises coming this year. While it's conventional wisdom that bond yields move opposite interest … Continue reading → The post 4 Moves to Make in Your Portfolio as Interest Rates Climb appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How a Cash Windfall Could Affect Your Retirement
    The windfall elimination provision (WEP) reduces Social Security benefits for certain employees who may be double-dipping on a pension.  ( 48 min )
    'I was stealing from Peter to pay Paul': Why it’s easier than ever for Americans to fall into this 'invisible addiction'
    You may not even realize its presence is lurking around every corner.  ( 50 min )
    2022 was an unusual year for the stock market 📉
    Get ready for 2023 with a bunch of charts and stats.  ( 50 min )
    Crypto insurance is nearly nonexistent, so you’ll have to rely on some common sense to protect you
    Your cash and stocks are covered by insurance. Digital currencies don't enjoy the same level of protection.  ( 26 min )
    Startups End a Bruising 2022, Stare Down Another Challenging Year
    Startups had a dismal year in 2022, from plummeting investment to scarce public listings, and data point to a 2023 that could be even more difficult.  ( 25 min )
    Chinese Factories, Restaurants Adjust to Life Without Zero-Covid
    Businesses in China have to get their supply chains in order after a topsy-turvy time capped by an abrupt Covid-policy reversal—and withstand a wave of cases sweeping through employee ranks.  ( 25 min )
    2023 will bring the true test of the West’s oil-war tactics
    Oil prices have sunk to pre-war levels. They are unlikely to remain there  ( 47 min )
    I'm Going to Propose a Trade Relationship With LOVE
    Just because this couch company has seen some hard times doesn't mean I'm just going to bail out. Right now, it is my 'option.'  ( 12 min )
    Jobs data, Fed minutes, and a fresh start for investors: What to know this week
    A batch of employment data and minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting of 2022 will headline a short opening week of 2023 as Wall Street limps into a new year after its worst run since the Global Financial Crisis.  ( 50 min )
    The Year Big Tech Stocks Fell From Glory
    With interest rates rising sharply, momentum shifted in favor of defensive plays, while the energy sector rallied amid geopolitical strife.  ( 23 min )
    Shift to EVs Triggers Biggest Auto-Factory Building Boom in Decades
    The car industry has earmarked tens of billions for EV projects—much of it directed to the South—with more investment planned.  ( 26 min )
    Rookie Traders Are Calling it Quits, and Their Families Are Thrilled
    Many Americans who picked up investing during the pandemic are cooling on the hobby. Their loved ones say they won’t miss hearing about buzzy stocks and cryptocurrencies.  ( 25 min )
    UK Enforces Crypto Tax Break for Foreigners Using Local Brokers
    The measures now in effect are part of the government's plans to turn the country into a crypto hub.  ( 45 min )
    Delta, the Best Managed of the U.S. Airlines, Is One of Our Stock Picks for 2023
    Delta, the best managed of the U.S. airlines, is poised to experience significant earnings growth over the next two years.  ( 21 min )
    ‘There are no dollars’: foreign currency crunch hits Egypt’s economy
    News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )
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    What Does Ceteris Paribus Mean in Economics?
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    Will vs. Trust: What’s the Difference?
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    10 Largest Beverage Companies
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    Mumbai Interbank Bid Rate (MIBID) Definition
    The Mumbai Interbank bid rate is the interest rate a bank participating in the Indian interbank market would be willing to pay to attract a deposit from another participant bank.  ( 14 min )
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    We kochten in 2022 minder nieuwe auto's dan het jaar ervoor
    Vorig jaar zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal zijn in 2022 ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in het voorgaande jaar. Wagens van Kia waren het populairst.  ( 3 min )
    We kochten minder nieuwe auto's in 2022 dan het jaar ervoor
    In 2022 zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal werden in het afgelopen jaar ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in 2021. Auto's van Kia werden het meest verkocht.  ( 3 min )
    Langstzittende Shell-topman geeft stokje door aan de jongste ooit
    De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )
    Feestdagen vielen al iets beter, dit jaar wordt een 'werknemersparadijs'
    De feestdagen vielen in 2022 voor werknemers iets gunstiger dan het jaar daarvoor. Maar het kan nog beter. Deze Nieuwjaarsdag - een erkende feestdag - valt op een zondag en is dus voor de werkgever. Maar het eind van dit jaar wordt het echt feest.  ( 4 min )
    Langstzittende Shell-topman geeft stokje over aan jongste ooit
    De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )
    Zo word je in 2023 financieel gezond(er)
    We hebben een financieel lastig jaar achter de rug. Misschien wil je daarom in 2023 wel slimmer met je geld omgaan. Maar waar begin je bij het opstellen van een financieel plan voor het nieuwe jaar?  ( 7 min )

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    What Is the Multiplier Effect? Formula and Example
    The multiplier effect measures the impact that a change in investment will have on final economic output.  ( 22 min )
    Circular Flow Model Definition & Calculation
    The circular flow model of economics shows how money moves through an economy in a constant loop from producers to consumers and back again.  ( 20 min )
    10 Biggest Technology Companies
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    A Quick Guide to High-Net-Worth Estate Planning
    A quick estate planning guide for high-net-worth individuals to help minimize taxes and costs.  ( 17 min )
    Top 6 Companies Owned by Daimler AG (DDAIF)
    German automaker Daimler AG is known for its line of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, but it is also the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles.  ( 15 min )
    10 Biggest Chinese Companies
    Led by PetroChina Co. Ltd, these are the 10 biggest Chinese companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )
    Market Order vs. Limit Order: Differences Explained
    Market orders execute a trade immediately at the best available price, whereas a limit order only executes when the market trades at a certain price.  ( 21 min )
    Externality: What It Means in Economics, With Positive and Negative Examples
    An externality is an economic term referring to a cost or benefit incurred or received by a third party who has no control over how that cost or benefit was created.  ( 21 min )
    Bequest Definition
    A bequest is an act of giving personal property or financial assets such as stocks, bonds, jewelry, and cash to an individual or organization through the provisions of a will or estate plan.  ( 13 min )
    Qualifying for Social Security as a Legal Immigrant
    Legal immigrants in the U.S. can be eligible for Social Security benefits, but only if they meet certain requirements.  ( 20 min )
    10 Biggest Software Companies
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    Social Security Payment Schedule 2023
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    Accredited Investor Basics
    Accredited investors can invest money in the profitable world of private equity, private placements, venture capital, hedge funds, and equity crowdfunding.  ( 24 min )
    Form 5329: Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans Definition
    Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions, or who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 17 min )
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    The Crypto Winter will last through 2023 and maybe 2024, predicts PayPal and Meta alum David Marcus
    “We won’t exit this 'crypto winter’ in 2023, and probably not in 2024 either,” Marcus wrote in a year-end blog post.  ( 47 min )
    The Right Strategy For Oil Companies In 2023
    In a world where governments and activist investors are calling for an energy transition and oil demand growth is set to slow, how should a rational oil CEO act?  ( 49 min )
    I retired at 50, went back to work at 53, and then a medical issue left me jobless: ‘There’s no such thing as a safe amount of money’
    Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 27 min )
    These Companies Are Forced to Give At Least 90% of Their Profits to Investors Each Year
    In 2017, business magnate Warren Buffett did something that’s somewhat unusual for him. He poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a real estate investment. Buffett has been dismissive of real estate investing in the past. He’s called it a “lousy investment” in part because real estate can be expensive to maintain. Real estate also often requires “sweat equity” or the physical effort needed to upgrade properties or simply keep them from falling into disrepair. Yet in 2017, Berkshire Hathaway  ( 48 min )
    Here’s a New Year’s resolution: resist the temptation to bet on the top mutual fund of 2022
    Genuine, consistent market-beating ability is extremely rare among stock-fund managers.  ( 25 min )
    My wife and I are in our 50s with $300,000 in a 401(k) and $700,000 in a pension. Will we have enough to ‘live a simple life’ in retirement?
    Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 28 min )
    These money and investing tips can help you ring in a profitable new year
    Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 23 min )
    My wife and I have $750,000 in savings and earn over $144,000 a year. Can we afford to spend $5,000 per month on housing?
    'I don’t feel that we can or should afford to pay 45% of our take home income towards housing when we have a baby on the way.'  ( 28 min )
    Will 2023 finally be a good year to buy a home? Read this before making a decision.
    The housing market went through the wringer in 2022 as rates surged and buyers were pushed out  ( 29 min )
    ‘My friends and family say I’m rich.’ I’m 26 and make $100,000 a year living in St. Louis, where I pay $850 in rent. But I can’t afford to buy a home, and am losing money when I invest. Would hiring a financial adviser be a smart move?
    Is a financial adviser needed if you feel overwhelmed about money?  ( 27 min )
    CD ladder: What it is and how to build one
    A CD ladder is a savings strategy where you invest in several certificates of deposit with staggered maturities to take advantage of higher rates on longer-term CDs  ( 47 min )
    Guyana’s Oil Boom Will Only Accelerate In 2023
    Guyana’s oil industry is set for another big year in 2023, with Exxon and other oil companies aggressively exploring and developing  ( 49 min )
    Crypto Analyst Predicts New Bitcoin All-Time High In 2024; Why 2023 A 'Peak Financial Opportunity'
    One of the top crypto traders and the pseudonymous strategist Rekt Capital recently shared his outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). He laid out a timeline for Bitcoin’s next all-time high on his Twitter feed. “According to the Four-Year Cycle theory, a new BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (2024) & at the latest in the new Candle 1 (2025),” he said in the Twitter post. According to the Four Year Cycle theory, a new #BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (20  ( 46 min )
    Meta buys smart lensmaker Luxexcel to further AR ambitions
    Meta this week confirmed it recently bought Luxexcel, a Dutch startup that specializes in augmented reality eyewear.  ( 45 min )
    Why the consumer is ‘critical’ for investors to watch in 2023 as bear market ‘not yet complete’
    The fate of the U.S. consumer is weighing on the outlook for markets in 2023  ( 28 min )
    The limit for 401(k) contributions will jump nearly 10% in 2023, but it’s not always a good idea to max out your retirement investments
    'You don’t want to deprive yourself today or later on,' says one retirement researcher.  ( 25 min )
    10 Biggest Software Companies
    With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )
    A rate shock wrecked stocks in 2022. What pros say will drive the market in 2023.
    Investors get a chance to think about what will drive the market in 2023 after stocks posted the worst year since the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 25 min )
    Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle Washington DC deceptive practices lawsuit
    Under the terms of the settlement, Grubhub will pay affected customers in the DC area a total of $2.7 million.  ( 45 min )
    Here's How to Be a Better Trader in 2023
    Every ambitious market participant must consider two major issues if they wish to improve their process.  ( 16 min )
    Crypto's 'best' performers during 2022's market washout
    Crypto holders had a rough ride in 2022 and returns became a competition for the "least bad" losses.  ( 49 min )
    Getting a personal loan if you have bad credit: Should you do it, and how do you do it?
    While someone with excellent credit might pay an average of around 11% for a personal loan, those with poor credit could pay 28% or more.  ( 24 min )
    Valkyrie Unveils Proposal for Grayscale’s Troubled Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)
    (Bloomberg) -- Valkyrie Investments is out with a proposal for a much larger rival product: to become the new sponsor and manager of the crypto industry’s largest fund, the Grayscale Bitcoin trust.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaTesla Kicks Off New Year in China by Extending Incentive OffersProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperThe Nashville, Tennessee-based asset  ( 46 min )
    Energy Companies Increase Spending in 2023 as Oil Prices Rebound
    Oil and gas companies are have raised their budgets for more spending in 2023.  ( 12 min )
    4 Lucrative Loopholes That Can Get You Early Access to Retirement Funds
    Generally, when you save for retirement, your goal should be not to touch the money until you are actually retired. Sometimes, though, life gets in the way and you need to dip into your retirement savings a bit earlier than … Continue reading → The post 4 Lucrative Loopholes That Can Get You Early Access to Retirement Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help
    Retirees don't accurately understand their risks in retirement, according to a recent analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The brief, authored by Wenliang Hou, finds a disconnect between how retirees rank perceived risks and their objective … Continue reading → The post Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Can I Put My IRA in a Trust?
    A trust can hold many different assets, including your individual retirement account (IRA). Doing so can have benefits for you and your heirs, but it's important to structure the trust properly. We'll discuss how a trust works and what you … Continue reading → The post Can Your IRA be Placed in a Trust? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    Is the Bull Market Coming to an End? What Retirement Savers Should Do to Prepare
    In 2022 the S&P 500 had its worst annual first-half in five decades. With the tailwinds that buoyed global economies during the pandemic recovery gone, those who are saving for retirement should take several steps to weather the drop-off … Continue reading → The post Is the Bull Market Coming to an End? What Retirement Savers Should Do to Prepare appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    6 Tips Americans Follow to Maximize Retirement Savings: Are You Keeping Pace?
    While inflation and market volatility loom over the U.S. economy, a new survey by Principal Financial Group shows that 59% of respondents plan to save more than $20,000 for retirement this year alone. Let's break down what the survey says … Continue reading → The post 6 Tips Americans Follow to Maximize Retirement Savings: Are You Keeping Pace? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Five Money Moves to Make Right Away in 2023
    Why not get 2023 rolling with these life-changing household finance moves?  ( 15 min )
    Tesla Stock Had the Worst Year Ever. That Doesn’t Make It Cheap
    (Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. shares have fallen so far, so fast that some individual investors are piling in, seeing a chance to pick up what was once Wall Street’s highest flying stock on the cheap. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Tw  ( 48 min )
    Here's the average salary each generation says they need to feel 'financially healthy.' Gen Z requires a whopping $171K/year — but how do your own expectations compare?
    Turns out wealth isn't always health.  ( 48 min )
    Troubles at Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Began Well Before Crypto Crash
    The trading firm took big gambles, winning some and losing plenty. Mr. Bankman-Fried remained deeply involved even after stepping down as CEO. There was a “complete lack of a risk-management framework that they could articulate in any meaningful way,” said one potential partner.  ( 26 min )
    3 Oil & Gas Royalty Trusts With Exceptionally High Yields
    Thanks to their exceptionally high distribution yields, these vehicles are attractive candidates for income-oriented investors.  ( 25 min )
    A final dispatch from editor-in-chief Andy Serwer
    Some thoughts on the year and years behind and ahead.  ( 49 min )
    Why You Should Fund a Roth 401(k) if You’re in a Low Tax Bracket
    Roths make more sense than traditional 401(k)s if you expect your tax rate to be higher in retirement than it is currently.  ( 22 min )
    Trump’s Tax Law Echoed Through His Finances During White House Years
    Returns released by a House committee show provisions of the tax code that were used while Donald Trump was in the White House.  ( 25 min )
    Macy’s Boss Discusses Being an Openly Gay CEO and Trying to Break Groupthink
    Jeff Gennette says the retailer has made progress to diversify staff and suppliers, but struggles to hold on to diverse middle managers.  ( 22 min )
    Become Uncle Sam's landlord: Earn yields up to 16.4% with these REITs that rent to the US government
    We all pay taxes. So why not get some of that money back?  ( 48 min )
    5 ways natural gas will rise to the top of mind in 2023
    But it has been an eventful 12 months and it doesn't seem like that's going to slow down anytime soon.  ( 19 min )
    Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Other Pizzerias Work to Recruit Delivery Drivers
    A shortage of drivers is hurting business, while rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing over the past year.  ( 28 min )
    For U.S. Stocks, 2022 Is a Year With Almost No Record Highs
    The S&P 500 finishes with just one record close, the lowest tally since 2012.  ( 25 min )
    Europe Goes on Blackout Watch as Winter Descends
    Europe’s energy-squeezed winter has sent power operators and businesses into high alert for blackout risks, heightened by Russia’s war in Ukraine.  ( 22 min )
    NLRB says Tesla violated the law by telling employees not to talk about pay
    According to Bloomberg, NLRB's Tampa regional director filed a complaint against the automaker in September for breaking the law when it told employees not to discuss their pay with other people and not to talk about the termination of another employee.  ( 45 min )
    The Dow Handily Beat the Nasdaq in 2022. Here’s What History Says Happens Next.
    There were few places for investors to hide in this year’s bloodbath, but those exposed to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index undoubtedly had it the worst.  ( 22 min )
    Comcast’s Businesses Might Be Holding Up Better Than They’re Given Credit For
    Shares of the telecommunications giant have been hit this year by a slowdown in its best business—broadband, or high-speed internet access—while cable TV customers are cutting the cord in increasing numbers.  ( 21 min )
    Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock. Warren Buffett’s Company Remains the Ultimate Defensive Megacap.
    Berkshire deserves strong consideration in investor portfolios.  ( 22 min )
    The Craziest Moments From the Longest Tech Boom (So Far)
    From pizza robots to the crypto meltdown, the long bubble has shown us the hilarious, the regrettable, and the unexpectedly triumphant.  ( 25 min )
    Your Coworkers Are Less Ambitious; Bosses Adjust to the New Order
    For a growing number of professionals, the days of unpaid overtime and working through weekends are in the past. Firms add people to finish projects, close for holidays and take other steps.  ( 23 min )
    Twitter Sued for Nonpayment of Rent on San Francisco Office
    (Bloomberg) -- Twitter Inc. was sued for failing to pay $136,250 in rent for its office space in San Francisco.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Roads Split in 2022 Stocks, One Trade Made All the DifferenceThe landlord, Columbia Reit - 650 California LLC, says it noti  ( 45 min )
    An Oil ETF Outpaced Crude by 5 Times Last Year. The Downside: Volatility.
    The U.S. Oil exchange-traded fund had a blowout year. But its secret is right there on its website: it invests not in oil prices but in oil futures. And that makes all the difference.  ( 22 min )
    Fidelity slashes the value of its Twitter stake by over half
    Fidelity, which was among the group of outside investors that helped Elon Musk finance his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, has slashed the value of its stake in Twitter by 56%. The recalculation comes as Twitter navigates a number of challenges, most the result of chaotic management decisions -- including an exodus of advertisers from the network. Fidelity's Blue Chip Growth Fund stake in Twitter was valued at around $8.63 million as of November, according to a monthly disclosure and Fidelity Contrafund notice first reported today by Axios.  ( 47 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond shares fall after SEC requests info
    The share price of Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly dipped following the company revealing correspondence pertaining to its 2021 annual report that it had with the SEC.  ( 47 min )
    The Best Income Investing Ideas for 2023
    Yields are up on a range of attractive investments—and many beat inflation. 12 ways to cash in.  ( 23 min )
    Bahamas Regulator Says It Seized $3.5 Billion in FTX Crypto Assets
    The Securities Commission of the Bahamas says it is awaiting guidance from a local court on what to do with assets seized from FTX Digital Markets.  ( 26 min )
    Tesla, Apple, Southwest Airlines: Stocks That Defined The Week
    Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 26 min )
    The Bulls’ Worst Recession Fear: There Won’t Be One
    If the economy stays robust in 2023, the Fed will make good on its threat of boosting rates above Wall Street’s expectations. That would be more bad news for stocks.  ( 22 min )
    Acacia Research says inquiry found former CEO may have misused funds
    With mere hours left in the new year, things between Acacia Research and its former chief executive have apparently gotten dirty.  ( 24 min )
    These 3 Sectors Have Had a Good Run. They Still Look Strong for 2023.
    Energy, consumer staples, and healthcare stocks could continue to outperform. What you need to know.  ( 22 min )
    These Three Stocks Had a Terrible 2022. Time to Buy?
    Stocks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Micron Technology, and Warner Bros. Discovery all tanked. Some on Wall Street think 2023 will be a lot better.  ( 22 min )
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    Recordomzet vuurwerk uit de boeken geknald: dit jaar 110 miljoen euro
    Er is dit jaar voor een recordbedrag aan vuurwerk gekocht. Volgens de Belangenvereniging Pyrotechniek Nederland (BPN) hebben vuurwerkhandelaren een omzet van 110 miljoen euro gedraaid.  ( 4 min )
    Als je de 30 miljoen euro wint, ben je in één klap vermogensbeheerder
    Op Oudejaarsavond wint iemand in Nederland 30 miljoen euro. Of twee mensen 15 miljoen euro, als de hoofdprijs van de Staatsloterij op twee halve loten valt. Als je automatisch meespeelt, wordt het gigabedrag 'gewoon' op je rekening gestort. Met een papieren lot moet je eerst even langs het kantoor. En dan ben je ineens geen gewone sterveling meer, maar een vermogensbeheerder.  ( 5 min )
    Waar komt de + in oliekartel OPEC+ vandaan?
    Tegenwoordig worden besluiten over het al dan niet opendraaien van de oliekraan vaak genomen op basis van vergaderingen van OPEC+, waar dat eerder altijd 'gewoon' OPEC was. Die plus staat voor een groep landen die wel aan tafel zit, maar geen volwaardig lid is van de organisatie van olie-exporterende landen. "De plus is de facto Rusland", zegt energie-expert Jilles van den Beukel.  ( 4 min )
    De aanvullende zorgverzekering onder de loep: hier moet je op letten
    Niet alleen de boodschappen worden duurder, ook de zorgkosten stijgen. En dat kan een aanleiding zijn om ook naar je aanvullende verzekering te kijken. Waar moet je op letten?  ( 7 min )

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    Barriers to Entry: Understanding What Limits Competition
    Barriers to entry are the costs or other obstacles that prevent new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.  ( 23 min )
    Top Pfizer Shareholders
    The top Pfizer shareholders are Frank A. D'amelio, Mikael Dolsten, Albert Bourla, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 17 min )
    Companies Pay Record Dividends in 2022 Despite Dismal Year
    S&P 500 stocks paid $565 billion in 2022, up 10% from 2021  ( 12 min )
    Saving for Retirement When You Don't Have a Regular Job
    Even if you don't have a 9-to-5 job—or any paid job—there are a number of good options for investing toward your retirement.  ( 19 min )
    Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers (CPI-W) Definition
    The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is a variation of the consumer price index. It measures price changes for hourly or clerical workers.  ( 18 min )
    Inferior Good: Definition, Examples, and Role of Consumer Behavior
    An inferior good is a good whose demand drops when people's incomes rise; "inferior" indicates affordability, not quality.  ( 19 min )
    The Pros and Cons of a SEP Account in Today's Volatile Markets
    Discover why you don't have to worry about a volatile market's impact on your simplified employee pension plan. Learn to use your SEP to navigate the markets.  ( 16 min )
    Future Value: Definition, Formula, How to Calculate, Example, and Uses
    Future value (FV) is the value of a current asset at a future date based on an assumed rate of growth over time.  ( 22 min )
    When Your Employer Cuts Your 401(k) Match
    In hard times companies may stop matching your 401(k) contribution, but there are ways to offset the hit.  ( 16 min )
    FIFO: What the First In, First Out Method Is and How to Use It
    First-in, first-out (FIFO) is a valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first.  ( 22 min )
    The Best Time To Invest in a Roth IRA
    Get the timing right and you’ll be able to maximize the tax benefits of a Roth IRA. Get it wrong and you may be better off investing elsewhere.  ( 18 min )
    Maximize Your Traditional or Roth IRA
    Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 22 min )
    Roth IRA or 457 Retirement Plan?
    Roth IRAs and 457 retirement plans offer different tax advantages, and you may be eligible to contribute to both.  ( 20 min )
    The Demise of the Defined-Benefit Plan and What Replaced It
    Defined-benefit plans are a thing of the past for most private-sector workers, but there are other ways to shore up your retirement.  ( 16 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 30, 2022: Rates keep rising
    The 30-year mortgage average rose again, building a week-long climb that has taken the average well into 7% territory.  ( 12 min )
    SIMPLE IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What's the Difference?
    SIMPLE IRAs and traditional IRAs are retirement savings vehicles that differ in their early distribution penalties and in who can participate in each type of plan.  ( 17 min )
    Free Enterprise: Definition, How It Works, Origins, and Example
    Free enterprise is an economic system where few restrictions are placed on business activities and ownership in terms of trade and government intervention.  ( 20 min )
    American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC): Definition and Benefits
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    How Amgen Makes Billions On Just A Few Drugs
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    How to Plan for Medical Expenses in Retirement
    Don't let high health care expenses derail your retirement plans.  ( 18 min )
    Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes (PATH) Act: Definition
    The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act changed the rules for some tax credits to combat identity theft and fraud.  ( 20 min )
    What Is a Tax Refund? Definition and When To Expect It
    A tax refund is a state or federal reimbursement to a taxpayer who overpaid their taxes, often by having too much withheld from their paychecks.  ( 19 min )
    Lean Six Sigma Definition
    Lean Six Sigma is a team-focused managerial approach that seeks to improve performance by eliminating waste and defects.  ( 19 min )
    MRS in Economics: What It Is and the Formula for Calculating It
    Marginal rate of substitution (MRS) is the willingness of a consumer to replace one good for another, as long as the new good is equally satisfying.  ( 18 min )
    What Is Web 2.0? Definition, Impact, and Examples
    Web 2.0 describes the current state of the internet, which has more user-generated content and end-user functionality than its earlier incarnation.  ( 19 min )
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    Copper Is Sliding. Where Inflation Could Send Prices Next Year.
    A global economic slowdown will reduce the demand for copper, sending prices lower.  ( 22 min )
    100 Best Stocks Of 2022: Fossil Fuel Ignites, Solar Shines, Meds Make Miracles
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    AMD Stock Should Benefit From Next-Generation Computer Chips
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    Stock Market 2023: What To Do After 'Stay Away' Year; Tesla, Nio, BYD Deliveries Due
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    How to Invest $100,000 in 2023
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    Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys More Coinbase Shares
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    Leased electric vehicles are added to select $7,500 tax incentives that kick in Jan. 1
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    Democrats release six years of Trump’s tax returns, and CPAs have questions: ‘The personal tax return is just the tip of the iceberg.’
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    Did Amazon Stock Bottom in 2022 or Are More Losses on the Way?
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    Cathie Wood closes out abysmal 2022 by buying even more Coinbase shares
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    Trump's Four Big Tax-Return Mistakes: Don't Make Them
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    'Double' Trouble for Apple Could Actually Help the Overall Market
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    IRS raises 2023 retirement savings cap, but few even hit it. Here's what you can do about it.
    The IRS raised retirement savings limits for 2023, but few people ever even reach them. Here's how you can change that to grow your money tax-free.  ( 50 min )
    Semiconductor Stock to Avoid in January
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    China Regulator Says Futu, Up Fintech Violated Laws
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    Valuations for the most expensive big tech stocks finally fell to more reasonable levels.  ( 27 min )
    Baby boomers could pass on $53 trillion to the next generation. Here’s a look at their average net worth and expert tips for protecting it
    Baby Boomers' net worth has creeped into the millions. They're expected to pass on trillions to the next generation, but they might need these expert tips to protect it.  ( 48 min )
    San Jose's Supermicro has had a super year: Its stock is up 86%.
    Even as the tech sector stumbled, Supermicro surged.  ( 16 min )
    Betting on a Crypto Comeback; Analysts Bullish on These 3 Bitcoin Stocks
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    US Stock Options Smash Record, Surpassing 10 Billion Contracts
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    Li Auto sees record EV deliveries in December
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    Dow Jones Futures Fall After Market Rally Attempt Begins, Tesla Jumps Amid EV Credit Guidelines
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    12 Stocks Turned $10,000 To $277,126 In 12 Months
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    5 Wealth advisors offer money tips they’re sharing with their clients for 2023
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    Stock-market investors face 3 recession scenarios in 2023
    Recession fears may call the tune for the stock market as the calendar flips to 2023.  ( 26 min )
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    3 things Elon Musk can do in 2023 to get Tesla stock back on track
    Elon Musk's attention has been spread thin since buying Twitter in October, and Wall Street analysts continue to encourage the CEO to turn his focus back to Tesla and its waning stock.  ( 47 min )
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    No matter how you slice it, 2022 has not been a good year for the stock markets – and the year ahead isn’t looking so great, either. Headwinds that are sure to buffet the markets with varying strength over the coming months include persistently high inflation, continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. These may be partially offset by a gradual reopening of the Chinese economy, as Beijing pulls back from its zero-COVID policies. Uncertainty is the only constan  ( 50 min )
    MicroStrategy Sells Bitcoin For the First Time
    The enterprise-software specialist is known to be the largest company holding bitcoins.  ( 11 min )
    Buy Bank of America Stock. Shares Look Cheap, Too.
    While the stock has performed poorly, Bank of America's fundamentals have improved in a way that can no longer be ignored.  ( 21 min )
    Google Parent Alphabet Has Had a Rough Year. Investors Should Buy Up Shares.
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    6 Value Stocks Poised to Shine in 2023
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    After $18 Trillion Rout, Global Stocks Face More Hurdles in 2023
    (Bloomberg) -- More tech tantrums. China’s Covid surge. And above all, no central banks riding to the rescue if things go wrong. Reeling from a record $18 trillion wipeout, global stocks must surmount all these hurdles and more if they are to escape a second straight year in the red. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailBritain’s Youngest Workers Are Too Sick to WorkUS Weighs Sending Brad  ( 47 min )
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    Tesla is not alone: 18 (and a half) other big stocks are headed for their worst year on record
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    Video | Hoeveel hoger is je eerste loonstrook in 2023?
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    AEX beleeft slechtste beursjaar sinds kredietcrisis en sluit bijna 14 procent lager
    De Amsterdamse beursindex AEX sluit het jaar 13,7 procent lager af dan een jaar eerder. De AEX eindigt 2022 op 689,01 punten, terwijl de index dit jaar nog boven de 800 punten begon. 2022 is daarmee het slechtste beursjaar voor de AEX sinds 2008, het jaar waarin de kredietcrisis begon.  ( 3 min )
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    Jongeren ruilen snorfiets massaal in voor snellere bromfiets
    Steeds meer jongeren bieden vanwege de naderende helmplicht hun snorfiets te koop aan of ruilen die in voor een bromfiets, zeggen scooterdealers. Ook laten veel jongeren hun snorfiets omkeuren naar een bromfiets, waardoor die 45 kilometer per uur kan rijden en op de rijbaan mag.  ( 4 min )
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    Het aantal fietsdiefstallen is in 2022 bijna verdubbeld doordat we na lockdowns weer vaker onderweg zijn en fietsen onbeheerd achterlaten. Bij de ANWB, de grootste fietsverzekeraar van het land, steeg het aantal diefstallen van zesduizend in 2021 naar elfduizend dit jaar. Vooral dure e-bikes zijn populair. De ANWB gaat de premies daarom flink verhogen.  ( 4 min )
    Grote zorgen over mogelijke woekerwinsten energiebedrijven
    De consumentenorganisatie Vastelastenbond maakt zich grote zorgen over mogelijke woekerwinsten bij energieleveranciers, omdat die de gedaalde gasprijzen niet of pas laat doorberekenen aan klanten. Daardoor profiteren consumenten niet van de lagere inkoopkosten.  ( 3 min )
    Inflatie in Spanje daalt opnieuw en bereikt laagste punt in ruim een jaar
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    Warren Buffett jumps into local politics to fight Omaha streetcar project
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    Can Tesla, A Monster Stock Now Stuck In The Mud, Return to Glory In 2023?
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    MicroStrategy Hit Lowest Since 2020 After Revealing Sale
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    GE HealthCare to join S&P 500 after spin-off from General Electric
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    Musk says the U.S. is headed for a ‘stormy’ recession—but Tesla will shrug off ‘stock market craziness’ and become the ‘most valuable company on Earth’
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    Novavax stock rises as vaccine maker secures $250M in stock, debt offerings
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    Is There Going To Be A Housing Market Crash In 2023?
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    Is the Biggest Lie in Finance Costing You $900,000?
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    Poland, Germany’s Plans for Russia Oil Pivot Start to Take Shape
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    20 EV stocks that could rebound the most in 2023
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    GE Is Not a Lost Cause as Healthcare Spinoff Gets Set to Join S&P 500
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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk Just Had His First Margin Call for Twitter Loan
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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk tells workers not to worry about 'stock market craziness'
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    Dow up 300 points as jobless claims data deemed ‘welcome news for the Fed’
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    My Unusual (For Me) 2023 Stock Pick Has Quietly Become a Dividend Champion
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    Time to Lean Into These 3 ‘Oversold’ Stocks, Say Analysts
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    Ask an Advisor: My Kids Inherited $5 Million. How Should They Handle It?
    My children have inherited $5 million of stock from their father (whose estate has not yet been dispersed after 11 months) leaving them with a 30% or so loss of value over which they have had no control. Is there … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: My Kids Inherited $5 Million. How Should They Handle It? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Much Retirement Can $600K Get Me?
    One of the biggest worries associated with retirement planning is making sure you have enough money tucked away. While some people might aim to save $1 million or even $2 million for the future, your goal might be to save … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $600,000 Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    If You Have This Much Money, You Should Have a Financial Advisor
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    Do you fall in America's lower, middle, or upper class? Here's how your income stacks up compared to the rest of the US population
    And what it means for your ability to build wealth.  ( 48 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Rise After Jobless Claims; Tesla Stock Races Higher On Reiterated Buy Rating
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    Stock market news live updates: Stock futures rise to start penultimate trading day of 2022
    U.S. stocks futures pointed to gains at Thursday's open as investors limp into the final two trading days of the year.  ( 47 min )
    FDA Approval, Top Funds Lift Drugmaker In Ailing Market
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    How To Invest In Stocks In 2023 After A Traumatic 2022
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    Elon Musk Tells Employees Tesla Will Be 'Most Valuable Company On Earth, Sam Bankman-Fried Set To Enter Plea On Fraud Case, Twitter 'Should Feel Faster': Today's Top Stories
    Reuters Elon Musk Tells Employees Tesla Will Be 'Most Valuable Company On Earth' Long Term As He Rallies Support For Big Quarter-End Push Elon Musk gave a much-needed pep talk to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) employees through an email as the stock remains on track to close 2022 as the worst-performing mega-cap stock of the year. Musk gave out a rallying cry, calling employees to ramp up deliveries for the fourth quarter. "Please go all out for the next few days and volunteer to help deliver if at al  ( 49 min )
    The floodgates are open for grandparents to super-size college savings for grandkids
    New financial-aid rules will erase penalties for giving money to a grandchild.  ( 27 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Rise, Tesla Bounces After Market Breaks Key Levels
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    Here’s the next mega tech stock likely to fall into the bear market’s clutches, according to this chart
    Our call of the day is looking at Apple as the next possible victim of this bear market.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin is still well below $20,000 — so why haven't Kevin O’Leary, Edward Snowden and other celebrity investors given up on it?
    Despite huge losses in the first half of the year that crypto hasn't been able to rebound from, enthusiasts refuse to give up hope.  ( 49 min )
    Gaotu Techedu, TAL Education And Other Chinese Edtech Shares Plunge As China Heightens Crackdown
    China looked further to tighten supervision over its battered online education sector. China's move indicated its lack of preparation to unshackle the private tutoring arena despite loosening curbs on tech giants, Bloomberg reports. Edtech companies plunged after the Ministry of Education published a new set of restrictions that limit the fees and operating times of private tutoring services for primary and middle school students. Also Read: Tencent Cuts Stake In This Chinese Edtech Firm Firms o  ( 45 min )
    The Dow crushed tech stocks by the widest margin in 20 years: Morning Brief
    What to watch in markets on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  ( 47 min )
    Doug Kass: My Best Investment Idea for 2023
    This risk-free pick may provide an equity-like return next year.  ( 9 min )
    Half of Gen Zers say they don’t see a point in saving money until things return to 'normal' — instead they're investing in themselves. Here's what that looks like
    With all the economic uncertainty going on right now, young folks may be seeking some sort of control, experts say.  ( 49 min )
    Tesla stock's biggest bull is now pounding the table after December's big rout
    A Tesla bull tries to be a hero on the plunging stock price.  ( 46 min )
    Lockheed Martin Challenges US Army's Helicopter Contract To Competitor
    Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) company, filed a formal protest asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Army's decision on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract. Based on a thorough review of the information and feedback provided by the Army, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky is challenging the FLRAA decision. The company says that the data and discussions indicate that the proposals were not consistently evaluated. Also read: Lockheed Mart  ( 47 min )
    These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Apple, Tesla, Disney, and More
    Apple fell 3.1% on Wednesday to its lowest level in 18 months. Tesla shares are extending gains after the stock ended a seven-session losing streak.  ( 21 min )
    Cash Flow Will Be Key in 2023 for Ford, GM, and Tesla Investors
    With so much to worry about in 2023, car investors should just focus on cash flow.  ( 22 min )
    Tesla’s Worst-Ever Year Brings $17 Billion Windfall for Shorts
    (Bloomberg) -- Investors betting against Tesla Inc. are getting the big bonanza they have been waiting for, with the electric-vehicle maker set to record its worst annual performance on record. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaOne of World’s Most Crowded Citi  ( 46 min )
    ‘Don’t be too bothered by stock market craziness,’ Musk reportedly tells Tesla employees
    Tesla's chief executive officer Elon Musk, reportedly sent a rather motivational emali to employees on Wednesday.  ( 23 min )
    Elon Musk Urges Tesla Workers Not to Worry About Share Price
    The electric-vehicles maker has lost almost 70% of its value this year.  ( 21 min )
    J.P. Morgan Sees 70% Upside for These 2 Auto Stocks
    There’s been a lot of talk about the downward economic pressures that have pummeled the markets in 2022 – maybe too much such talk. Yes, the S&P 500 is down almost 21%, and the NASDAQ is down 35%, but investors can still find sound opportunities. J.P. Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman has been sorting through the automotive industry stocks, and he’s found several that are worth a closer look. So let’s do just that. We know that the auto industry has its own particular headwinds, including the ongoing  ( 48 min )
    China Stocks Retreat as Covid Outbreak Renews Growth Fears
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    European Stocks Fall as Covid-19 Angst Spreads: Markets Wrap
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    A New Age Dawns for Oil Markets
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    The IRS Is Preparing for Tax Season. Expect Some Changes.
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    Medical equipment maker closing St. Louis plant, laying off 160 employees
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    Tesla’s Drop Puts $157 Million Korea Structured Products at Risk
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    Dow Jones, Nasdaq Break Key Levels As Apple Skids, Tesla Ends Dive; What To Do Now
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    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried likely to enter plea deal: report
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    Wall Street’s Top Stars Got Blindsided by 2022 Market Collapse
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    Big Growth in Electric Heat Set Stage For Blackouts in US South
    (Bloomberg) -- The states hit hardest by blackouts in last week’s winter storm have significantly increased reliance on heating homes with electricity over the last decade, putting more strain on the power grid when temperatures plummet.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailSouthwest Cancels More Flights as Chaos Shows No  ( 48 min )
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    Average Ticket: Definition and How to Calculate Ticket Size
    Average ticket is a metric that provides details on the average amount a given customer spends.  ( 14 min )
    Market Values Plunge for Tech Startups
    Laid-off tech workers selling stakes in their former employers have worsened the valuation decline for many Silicon Valley startups.  ( 10 min )
    Disqualifying Income
    Disqualifying income is a type of income that can disqualify an otherwise eligible taxpayer from receiving the earned income credit.  ( 16 min )
    Southwest Airlines Critics Zero in on CEO Bob Jordan
    Southwest's share rebound as cancellations decline drastically, while criticism from passengers, investors, analysts and lawmakers mounts as heat on company's CEO intensifies  ( 13 min )
    Standard Deduction in Taxes and How It's Calculated
    The standard deduction is a portion of income that is not subject to tax and can be used to reduce a tax bill instead of itemizing deductions.  ( 19 min )
    Pros and Cons of Rolling Your Pension Into a Roth IRA
    What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking your defined-benefit plan pension as a lump sum and rolling it over into a Roth IRA?  ( 19 min )
    Is Your Employer-Provided Life Insurance Coverage Enough?
    Employer-provided life insurance is often inexpensive or free, but it may not provide enough. Learn how to determine whether to you should purchase additional coverage.  ( 21 min )
    How Is Your 401(k) Taxed When You Retire?
    The taxes you owe on your 401(k) distributions at retirement depend on whether your funds are in a traditional 401(k) or a Roth 401(k).  ( 19 min )
    Why Do Insurance Policies Have Deductibles?
    A deductible is an amount you pay before your insurance kicks in. Here’s how health insurance deductibles work and why policies have them.  ( 17 min )
    Bandwidth Definition
    Bandwidth is the data transfer capacity of a network in bits per second (Bps).  ( 15 min )
    Early Withdrawal From Your 401(k)
    Here are some instances when it's wise to take money out of this tax-free investment account.  ( 17 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 29, 2022: Rates surge
    Rates on 30-year mortgages have climbed for four consecutive days, raising the average back above 7% for the first time since November.  ( 12 min )
    Rental Real Estate Taxes
    Rental property owners take deductions to offset income and lower taxes. But if you sell, you may owe capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes.  ( 20 min )
    How Charities Make Money
    Charities have their dry periods when donations are scarce. Fortunately, they have several options for raising funds that help them add to their coffers.  ( 17 min )
    High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP): Definition, Coverage, and Costs
    A high-deductible health plan is health insurance with a high minimum deductible for medical expenses that must be paid before insurance coverage kicks in.  ( 19 min )
    How Does a Monopoly Contribute to Market Failure?
    According to some economic theorists, a monopoly is by nature inefficient and can lead to shortages and increased prices.  ( 14 min )
    Investment Income: Definition, Example, and Tax Treatment
    Investment income is money derived from interest payments, dividends, or capital gains realized on the sale of stock or other assets.  ( 17 min )
    Tax Rate Definition, Effective Tax Rates, and Tax Brackets
    A tax rate is the percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed. A progressive tax rate imposes higher payments as income increases.  ( 16 min )
    Canada vs. U.S. Tax Rates: Do Canadians Pay More?
    We look at the difference in tax rates and services offered on both sides of the border.  ( 17 min )
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    De drie grootste Nederlandse banken sloten dit jaar meer dan honderd kantoren
    ABN AMRO, ING en Rabobank sloten dit jaar gezamenlijk 102 filialen waar klanten hun bankzaken konden regelen. Dat blijkt uit cijfers die NU.nl heeft opgevraagd bij de drie grootste banken van Nederland.  ( 4 min )
    'Extreem druk' in vuurwerkwinkels ondanks verbod in veel gemeenten
    In zeker twaalf gemeenten geldt dit jaar tijdens oud en nieuw een vuurwerkverbod. Maar vuurwerkwinkels in die plaatsen lijken daar weinig van te merken. Het is heel druk in de winkels.  ( 5 min )
    Champagne nu ruim 20 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder
    Champagne is in een jaar tijd 22 procent duurder geworden. Dat heeft het FD uitgezocht. Daarmee is de bubbelwijn die vooral met Nieuwjaar in trek is veel harder in prijs gestegen dan gewone wijn.  ( 2 min )
    Grensoverschrijdend gedrag op werkvloer belandt steeds vaker in rechtszaal
    Er komen sinds dit jaar steeds meer zaken wegens grensoverschrijdend gedrag op de werkvloer voor de rechter. Het aantal uitspraken neemt toe en dat heeft mede te maken met de MeToo-discussie en de gebeurtenissen bij The Voice en De Wereld Draait Door.  ( 4 min )
    Italië wil dat ook andere EU-landen reizigers uit China testen op corona
    Italië heeft de andere landen uit de Europese Unie (EU) opgeroepen om net als zij, reizigers uit China te testen op corona. Vooralsnog zijn de EU-landen hier verdeeld over.  ( 3 min )
    Kerst zorgt voor recordomzet supermarkten: 1,17 miljard euro in één week
    Supermarkten behaalden in de week die eindigde op Eerste Kerstdag een recordomzet van 1,17 miljard euro. Dat was 100 miljoen euro meer dan het vorige record, dat vorig jaar met Kerst werd behaald. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van marktonderzoeker NielsenIQ.  ( 3 min )
    Maagdeneilanden klagen bank aan vanwege banden met Epstein
    De Amerikaanse bank JPMorgan Chase is aangeklaagd door de Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden vanwege banden met Jeffrey Epstein. De zakenman misbruikte jarenlang minderjarige meisjes en volgens de eilandengroep wist de bank ervan, maar heeft ze er weinig tegen gedaan.  ( 3 min )
    Energiebedrijf RWE sluit miljardendeal voor levering vloeibaar aardgas uit VS
    Het Duitse energieconcern RWE, dat ook in Nederland actief is, heeft een deal gesloten voor de levering van Amerikaans vloeibaar aardgas (lng). De Duitsers krijgen vijftien jaar lang enkele miljarden kubieke meters per jaar geleverd vanuit een Amerikaanse terminal. Dit moet zorgen voor meer energiezekerheid op lange termijn.  ( 3 min )
    Het leven wordt duurder en personeel is moeilijk te vinden: 2022 in 5 grafieken
    Torenhoge inflatie, opeens weer hogere rentes en een ongekend laag vertrouwen in de economie. 2022 was een heel bijzonder economisch jaar. Dat kwam vooral door twee grote schokken: de naweeën van de coronapandemie en de oorlog in Oekraïne. De opzienbarendste ontwikkelingen in vijf grafieken.  ( 6 min )
    Olieconcern ExxonMobil sleept EU voor rechter om afromen overwinsten
    Energiereus ExxonMobil is naar de Europese rechter gestapt omdat het bedrijf het niet eens is met een belastingverhoging van de EU. Europa kwam dit najaar met een extra belasting voor bedrijven die door de hoge energieprijzen veel winst maken. Volgens het Amerikaanse bedrijf werkt die maatregel contraproductief.  ( 3 min )
    In 2022 ging alles anders: Oekraïne en pandemie zetten economie op z'n kop
    Torenhoge inflatie, opeens weer hogere rentes en een ongekend laag vertrouwen in de economie. 2022 was een heel bijzonder economisch jaar. Dat kwam vooral door twee grote schokken: de naweeën van de coronapandemie en de oorlog in Oekraïne. De opzienbarendste ontwikkelingen in vijf grafieken.  ( 6 min )

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    GE Healthcare will join S&P 500 as soon as it begins trading
    GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. will be an S&P 500 stock as soon as it actually exists.  ( 24 min )
    Soaring Egg Prices Lead Nation’s Largest Producer to Record Sales
    Cal-Maine reports rising prices and healthy demand despite bird flu.  ( 23 min )
    How Much Do Millennials Need To Save for Retirement?
    Millennials may not be worrying about retirement just yet, but they should be thinking about how much they’ll need to save.  ( 17 min )
    Tesla’s Losing Streak Is Over. It Has a Dubious Distinction.
    Shares snapped seven straight days of losses Wednesday, rising 3.3% and closing at $112.71.  ( 21 min )
    Making Spousal IRA Contributions
    Spousal IRA contributions allow a working spouse to put money in their nonworking spouse's retirement account, if they meet these requirements.  ( 18 min )
    Column: Southwest's meltdown was born in America's cheapskate corporate culture
    Southwest Airlines, like so many American companies, spent money on dividends and stock buybacks instead of technology and infrastructure.  ( 49 min )
    Companies on Morningstar's List of Best Tech Stocks
    Some technology companies 'have been able to carve out pockets of stability,' Morningstar says.  ( 12 min )
    US Department of Justice Investigating Massive FTX Hack: Report
    An estimated $650 million worth of crypto went missing after FTX declared bankruptcy, and now U.S. authorities are reportedly investigating.  ( 46 min )
    Big Tech's $4.5 Trillion Bloodbath
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    The slowdown in inflation is underway, but will take a bigger slowdown in the economy to reach the Fed's objective.  ( 15 min )
    Morningstar's List of Best-to-Own Healthcare Stocks
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    It’s open-enrollment season: Here’s what to know if you’re considering a high-deductible health plan
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    National Storage Sees Big Insider Stock Buys
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    Russia’s Gas Production, Exports Shrink Under Sanctions Pressure
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    How to Retire at 30: Step-by-Step Plan
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    Is a 401(k) Worth It Anymore?
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    Bain & Co Say Young, Affluent Clients Want This From Advisors
    As young investors grow their wealth, financial services firms gain a once-in-a-generation opportunity to score new business, according to a brief from management consulting firm Bain & Company. Wealth management is an important path through which to connect to this … Continue reading → The post Bain & Co. Identifies What Young, Affluent Clients Want From Advisors appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    It was a bad year for crypto. It was even worse for these guys
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    Blackstone Tumbled in 2022; Here's the Outlook for 2023
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    For 2023, This Dividend Pick Will Add Some Style to Your Portfolio
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    Crypto Lender Nexo's Potential Acquisition of Rival Vauld Is Called Off
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    Year in Review, Top Stories of 2022 No. 9: Better times for natural gas
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    If You Own Bonds, Consider Tax-Loss Harvesting This Year
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    Rivian Is Having a Horrible Year
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    Media stocks lost over $500 billion in value this year — here’s what happens next
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    4 simple things to do with your money now, so you start 2023 off on the right financial footing
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    Restaurant Staffers Are Returning to Work After Covid Flight
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    Millions of Student Loan Holders Face Debt Forgiveness Uncertainty in 2023
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    Wall Street and Fed Flopped in Trying to Predict 2022
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    CEOs from Elon Musk to Jamie Dimon fought to bring workers back to the office in 2022. Here’s who won—and who lost—the great return-to-office war
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    Markets: Bitcoin, Ether inch up, Dogecoin leads decline across top 10 cryptos
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    Morgan Stanley Says These 2 Travel and Leisure Stocks Are ‘Top Picks’ Heading Into 2023
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    Asian shares rise in thin holiday trading, with U.S., European markets closed
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    Indian fintech Money View valued at $900 million in new funding
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    Occidental, Moderna, and 22 Other Stocks Set to Lag the Market in 2023
    These stocks—split between winners and losers—are relatively difficult to sell short, making them impervious to the market's checks and balances.  ( 22 min )
    Number of over-50s on zero hours contracts soars to record high
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    How To Make Your Own Retirement Fund
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    Markets and the Christmas holiday
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    China Banks Rush Traders Back to Office Amid Covid Disruptions
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    Bitcoin hashrate drops nearly 40% as deadly U.S. storm unplugs miners
    The Bitcoin network hashrate has dropped by more than 38.8% from its peak on Wednesday, as many U.S.-based miners have been forced to switch down their facilities due to deadly blizzards. See related article: British Columbia suspends new electricity connections for crypto miners Fast facts See related article: Bitcoin mining difficulty rises 3.27% in latest […]  ( 45 min )
    How to Factor Family Into Your Retirement Plan
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    Adani Effect Propels India Stocks Past Most World Markets in ‘22
    (Bloomberg) -- India is set to rank among this year’s best-performing major stock markets globally, overcoming concerns about higher interest rates and an economic slowdown that has mired peers.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Russia May Raise Crude Oil Exports if EU Ban Cuts RefiningBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make You ThinkUkraine Latest: Putin Says He’s Ready to Talk, Blames Other SidePower Outages, Flight Delays as U  ( 47 min )
    Currencies, Stocks Mixed in Cautious Asian Trading: Markets Wrap
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    Markets: Bitcoin, Ether little changed; Dogecoin falls
    Bitcoin and Ether changed little on Monday morning, along with nearly all other non-stablecoin top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.  ( 46 min )
    How to Become a Retirement Super Saver
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    Where To Look For Unrealized Value In Oil Markets
    There are some major opportunities emerging in the oilfield services sector  ( 54 min )
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    Dilemma: meespelen in de loterij of niet?
    In de oudejaarstrekking van de Staatsloterij valt 30 miljoen euro te verdienen. En de Postcodeloterij verdeelt op 1 januari maar liefst 58,9 miljoen euro over de winnende straat of wijk. Gaan we massaal mee loten? Of bezuinigen we juist op kansspelen in krappe tijden?  ( 6 min )
    Op wintersport? Hier moet je op letten bij het afsluiten van een reisverzekering
    Wie op wintersport gaat, verheugt zich waarschijnlijk op witte bergtoppen en perfecte pistes en denkt niet direct aan gipsvluchten en ziekenhuizen. Toch is het slim om vooraf je verzekering goed te contoleren voor het geval dat. Maar waar moet je dan op letten?  ( 7 min )
    NU+ | Koplopers: De vliegwielen die het elektriciteitsnet in balans houden
    Hoe meer zonne- en windenergie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit deel: de vliegwielen die energie vasthouden om het elektriciteitsnet in balans te houden.  ( 4 min )

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    Not All Retirement Accounts Should Be Tax-Deferred
    When does it make more sense to save for retirement in taxable accounts rather than tax-sheltered retirement accounts?  ( 17 min )
    6 Important Retirement Plan RMD Rules
    The rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) can be tricky, and failing to comply with them can mean a 50% tax penalty.  ( 16 min )
    Avoiding a Big Tax Bill on Real Estate Gains
    You can avoid a big tax bill on your rental real estate gains by using an installment sale. Learn how to do it in our comprehensive guide.  ( 19 min )
    Tax-Free Savings Accounts and Other Places to Save Tax-Free
    There aren’t many places where you can save your money tax free, but there are a few. Check out these savings accounts and other financial instruments.  ( 20 min )
    What's the Difference Between Pretax and Roth Contributions?
    With tax advantage retirement plans, you either make pretax or after-tax contributions, depending on the type of plan. Learn about the pros and cons.  ( 16 min )
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    Jobs growth is a measure of how many nonfarm jobs the U.S. economy added in the prior month as estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  ( 15 min )
    What Is a 1035 Exchange? Definition and How the Rules Work
    A 1035 exchange is a tax-free exchange of an existing annuity contract, life insurance policy, or endowment for another of like kind.  ( 18 min )
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    Not All Retirement Accounts Should Be Tax-Deferred
    When does it make more sense to save for retirement in taxable accounts rather than tax-sheltered retirement accounts?  ( 17 min )
    Avoiding a Big Tax Bill on Real Estate Gains
    You can avoid a big tax bill on your rental real estate gains by using an installment sale. Learn how to do it in our comprehensive guide.  ( 19 min )
    China’s Economy Is Showing Increasing Strain From the Covid Tsunami
    (Bloomberg) -- China’s economy continued to slow in December as the massive Covid-19 outbreak spread across the country, with activity slumping as more people stay home to try and avoid getting sick or to recover. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Power Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayBest Nonfiction of 2022: Great Books That Will Make You ThinkUkraine L  ( 49 min )
    Financial well-being declined in 2022 — and consumers aren’t ready for a potential downturn
    The finances of Hispanic consumers, renters and consumers younger than 40 took a nosedive between 2021 and 2022, the CFPB said.  ( 25 min )
    Christmas Stock Market Closing, Housing and Labor Data, and More for Investors to Watch This Week
    The stock market is closed on Monday for Christmas. It will be a quiet week on the earnings front, and we’ll see only a few economic data releases.  ( 22 min )
    How to invest in your 20s: 7 tips to get started
    Investing as a young adult is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your future.  ( 51 min )
    Dow Jones Futures: Market Rally Not Finished Yet; Tesla Shanghai Production Halted
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    Radnor fintech spun out of Customers Bancorp terminates acquisition of Seattle bank
    BM Technologies, a spinout of Customers Bancorp, said due to the prolonged regulatory review of the deal and changing macro-economic environment, management determined a better strategy would be to have a sponsor bank without the capital needs and credit risk that owning a bank would entail.  ( 16 min )
    Disney and Nike Share a Tough and Wild Story Together
    The Dow Jones Industrial Average had a wild ride this year, facing multiple headwinds. Here's a look at the five worst performing stocks of the 30 companies the index tracks.  ( 12 min )
    Christmas Shopping? 3 Stocks To Bring Holiday Cheer
    We’re down to the wire now, in the final week of 2022, as the days count down, and it’s time to find the last good stock buys for the year. While the bearish trend of the past year has made cheerful holiday stock shopping more difficult this time around, there are still enough sound stocking-stuffers out there. To start with, even though the main market indexes are down, that doesn’t mean that every individual stock is down. It’s important to remember here that the indexes are averages, put toge  ( 50 min )
    Bearish Bets: A Retailer and 2 Other Stocks You Should Think About Shorting
    These recently downgraded names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 11 min )
    Elon Musk Says Twitter Is Getting Better Financially
    The billionaire took over the social network on October 27, and is revamping it to make it profitable.  ( 14 min )
    How to Calculate Your High-3 for Federal Retirement
    Federal workers receive a monthly income in retirement based on specific formulas. While these formulas vary depending on certain factors, income and service years are key components of their benefits. The basic calculation involves the three highest years of income … Continue reading → The post How to Calculate Your High-3 for Federal Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    401(k) Plan Participants Say They Need to Save This Much to Retire
    If $1 million was once the consensus target for retirement savings in the U.S., that appears to be changing. A recent Schwab Retirement Plan Services survey found that 401(k) plan participants across the country now believe they must save $1.9 … Continue reading → The post 401(k) Plan Participants Say They Need to Save This Much to Retire appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Building a Tax-Efficient Portfolio For Yourself
    Building a tax-efficient portfolio so you can keep more of your investment income and capital gains is a concern of investors the world over. In India, for example, the government has created a "tax-saving mutual fund" with tax benefits in … Continue reading → The post A Guide to Tax-Saving Mutual Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Often Should You Meet With a Financial Advisor?
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    Where Do Billionaires Keep Their Money?
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    How to Become a Financial Advisor in 6 Steps
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    Is Margin Interest Tax Deductible?
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    4 Stocks You Can Buy on Sale Right Now
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    The Top 5 Dow Stock Losers of 2022
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    'It's a bit like musical chairs right now': Big employers like Google, IBM no longer require college degrees in a tight job market, but experts warn that may not last
    Should you still plan to send your kids off to college?  ( 49 min )
    No Santa Claus rally in sight as stocks round out grim 2022: What to know this week
    A four-day trading week will bring investors to the end of what's been a difficult year in the stock market traders won't soon forget.  ( 49 min )
    Americans' personal savings have plunged to a staggering $520 billion — from $4.85 trillion in 2020. Here are 3 easy ways to buck that dangerous downtrend
    The national savings total has dropped over $100 billion in one month — don’t run out of your savings at the wrong time.  ( 48 min )
    Wall Street Nailed Earnings but Missed the Bear Market
    It is a reminder of the perils of forecasting markets: You can be exactly right and dead wrong at the same time.  ( 24 min )
    SPAC Boom Ends in Frenzy of Liquidation
    With few prospects for deals and a surprise tax bill looming next year, special-purpose acquisition companies are closing at a rate of about four a day this month.  ( 26 min )
    TipRanks ‘Perfect 10’ List: These 2 Stock Giants Look Compelling at Current Levels
    Recognizing the right stocks is a skill that every investor needs to learn, and the sheer volume of market data, on the main indexes, on individual stocks, on and from stock analysts, can present an intimidating barrier. Fortunately, there are tools to help. The Smart Score is a data collection and collation tool from TipRanks, using an AI-powered algorithm to sort the data on every stock according to a series of factors, 8 in all, that are known for their strong correlation with future share ou  ( 49 min )
    ECB’s Schnabel Says Rates Need to Reach ‘Restrictive’ Level
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    Investors Might Find Better Returns Abroad In 2023. Here’s Why.
    Stocks in Europe and emerging markets are cheap compared to those in the U.S., but that's not the only draw.  ( 22 min )
    Santa Claus rally, FTX fallout, and restart of Keystone top week ahead
    The unravelling of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire, Boeing's safety exemption, the housing market, and bids to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) with oil are driving markets.  ( 47 min )
    A New Type Of Oil And Gas Funding Is Booming
    A new type of oil and gas funding has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years as private producers diversify their financing sources  ( 48 min )
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    Snap Shares Plunge on Weakest Sales Ever By Danial Clark Published Jul 22, 2022
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    Micron Warning Rattles Chip Stocks By Danial Clark Published Aug 10, 2022
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    Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Enters Liquidation By Mack Wilowski Published Jun 29, 2022
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    Dit verandert er op 1 januari voor je portemonnee
    Komende jaarwisseling verandert er weer het nodige voor het huishoudboekje. Zo gaan veel mensen minder betalen voor energie, maar stijgt de zorgpremie. Tegelijkertijd stijgen de toeslagen en het minimumloon flink. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste veranderingen op een rijtje.  ( 9 min )
    De 24 uurseconomie zet door: ook met Kerst steeds meer winkels en supers open
    Winkels en supermarkten zijn tijdens Kerst steeds vaker open. Waar het zo'n twintig jaar geleden ondenkbaar was dat je boodschappen kon doen tijdens de feestdagen, is het nu de normaalste zaak van de wereld. "Nieuwjaarsdag en Eerste Kerstdag zijn de enige dagen dat bijna alles gesloten is. Maar dat gaat niet lang meer duren", zegt retailexpert Michel Kregel.  ( 4 min )

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    Oil Passes Natural Gas as Main Fuel for Power Plants in New England
    (Bloomberg) -- Oil took over from natural gas as the leading fuel for power plants in New England, a significant switch that signals how the grid is desperately trying to keep the lights on in the face of a winter massive storm.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail  ( 46 min )
    Elon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’
    (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Elon Musk has warned against margin debt, citing the risks of “mass panic” in the stock market as a possible recession looms.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChinese Cities Reveal Covid Cases Surpassing National Tally“I would  ( 46 min )
    The FTX Trade That’s Tempting Oaktree and Baupost: Credit Weekly
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    Comcast Customers Face a Huge Holiday Data Breach
    Comcast customers get an unwanted present for the holidays.  ( 11 min )
    Crypto is like the ‘World of Warcraft’ economy and legitimizing it with regulations would hurt the financial system, says economist
    "While there's money involved, I don't think any of us would call on [regulators] to supervise online massive multiplayer games," argued Stephen Cecchetti.  ( 47 min )
    FTX was a warning. Washington should act now to fill other holes in the Swiss cheese
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